During a robotic hysterectomy, the surgeon makes five small cuts called incisions in the lower belly. This provides access for surgical tools. Through these cuts, the surgeon detaches the uterus. Sometimes, the cervix, one or both ovaries, or the fallopian tubes also may need to be removed. The surgeon may remove the organs through one of the small cuts in the lower belly or, more often, through the vagina.
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