Performing complex surgeries in the least invasive ways .
AHN physicians and surgeons who specialize in women ’ s health issues are trained to use the da Vinci ® Surgical System . 1 The wristed robot is outfitted with a 3-D , high-definition camera and can make tiny incisions in hard to access places . For complex hysterectomies , myomectomies , and other gynecologic procedures , it ’ s often the most effective , least invasive treatment option . The benefits to you include :
• Less pain
• Lower risk of complications
• Less scarring
• Shorter hospital stay
• Faster return to normal daily activities
We ’ re committed to delivering quality care , close to home , and offer minimally invasive robotic surgery for many conditions — right here in the South Hills .
1 da Vinci is a registered trademark of Intuitive Surgical and is used with permission .
If you or a loved one is having a problem , talk to your gynecologist . We ’ re here to help .
Meeting women where they are .
Dr . Michele Straka didn ’ t choose OBGYN . “ It chose me ,” she said . “ Women ' s health inspires me . I love taking care of women of all ages — being able to address their needs , help make their lives better , and keep them healthy ."
Dr . Straka quickly embraced the da Vinci ® platform because it enables her to treat women with more complex surgical problems . “ Patients can go home the day of their surgery , regardless of underlying conditions ,” she said .
She also makes a point to get to know her patients and what ’ s going on in their life . “ Do they have difficulty with transportation , do they work at home all the time ?
Do they have kids at home without help ? Finding out their support system is important ,” she said . “ It ’ s not about my schedule , it has to fit her schedule , and her lifestyle too . Women , especially moms , have a lot on their plates . I like to get them back to life as soon as possible — whether it ’ s back to caretaking for kids or parents , or back to work .”
Or , as is often the case , both .
MICHELE STRAKA , DO
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