Links & Resources
If you are looking for more information about da Vinci Surgery, minimally invasive procedures, patient support sites or other relevant and reliable medical information, we hope you find it in the links provided below.
The following external resources are provided as an information service only. Information contained herein does not constitute medical advice and is in no way warranted by the provider to be complete or accurate. Intuitive Surgical makes no judgment about the providers of these pages and is not responsible for the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained herein.
GYNECOLOGIC / PELVIC HEALTH RESOURCES
HysterSisters : http://www.hystersisters.com/
Hystersisters.com is a woman-to-woman support website for medical and emotional issues surrounding the hysterectomy experience. The website is an online community of women who give and receive support for hysterectomy decisions, recovery and treatments. Hystersisters.com offers resources and kindness so that visitors can network, discover options and make decisions for themselves.
Hope for Fibroids : http://www.hopeforfibroids.org/
Hope For Fibroids, Inc. web site is intended to give every woman and man a chance to research uterine fibroid disease and participate in discussion forums.
Gynecological Cancer Foundation : http://www.thegcf.org/
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) was established by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) to promote public awareness about the prevention, early detection and treatment of gynecologic cancers. The GCF's mission is to provide women with knowledge about the risks, prevention, early detection and treatment of gynecologic cancer and empower them to become the best advocates for their health. The Foundation also funds promising research.
Women's Cancer Network : http://www.wcn.org/
The WCN is an interactive web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancers. . The Women's Cancer Network was developed by The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) .
Women's Cancer Information Center : http://womenscancercenter.com/
The Women's Cancer Information Center (WCIC) is sponsored by the Women's Cancer Center , the largest group of physicians treating gynecologic cancers in California . The site offers patients, concerned families and friends, physicians, and other health professionals, reliable medical information specific to gynecological cancers. It is also a gateway to information and resources available on the Internet.
National Women's Health Resource Center : http://www.healthywomen.org/
The NWHRC provides women in-depth, objective, physician-approved information on a broad range of women's health issues, with more than 100 topics in our health library, including the latest medical advancements in each field.
OBGYN.net : http://www.obgyn.net/
OBGYN.net is an integrated online community of Obstetrics/Gynecology medical professionals, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and the women they serve. Their mission is to share knowledge to advance women's healthcare globally.
American Cancer Society -Ovarian Cancer http://www.cancer.org/docroot/lrn/lrn_0.asp
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. The ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
American Cancer Society -Cervical Cancer http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_cervical_cancer_8.asp
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. The ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
American Cancer Society (Endometrial Cancer) http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_3x.asp?dt=11
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. The ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
National Women's Health Information Cente r : http://www.4woman.gov/
NWHIC is sponsored by the federal government, as a service of the Office on Women's Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Center offers free women's health information on more than 800 topics through their call center and web site.
National Women's Health Information Center (hysterectomy) http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/hysterectomy.cfm
NWHIC is sponsored by the federal government, as a service of the Office on Women's Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Center offers free women's health information on more than 800 topics through their call center and web site.
National Women's Health Information Cente r (fibroids) http://www.4woman.gov/faq/uterine-fibroids.cfm
NWHIC is sponsored by the federal government, as a service of the Office on Women's Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Center offers free women's health information on more than 800 topics through their call center and web site.
Medline Plus/Nat'l Library of Medicine/Nat'l Institute of Health : http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/womenshealth.html
MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
Center for Disease Control : http://www.cdc.gov/Women/
The CDC is a government agency committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.