"My total recuperation time was less than three weeks, but I was back to a near-normal routine in just a few days. I had heard that most women who have had hysterectomies without the robot-assisted surgery in the past took up to six weeks for this process, so I was very pleased. The incision sites are small, and did not cause me much pain at all - what little pain there was I was able to easily manage with Ibuprofen. I highly encourage all eligible candidates for this procedure to consider it a huge advantage over the open-abdomen alternative! Dr. Lavoie is a highly-respected Doctor and Surgeon, skilled in use of this equipment. I am so glad to have been her patient."
- Christina Larson
"Last summer I was experiencing an uncomfortable gynecologic problem. Researching "uterine prolapse" in the internet led me to read about da Vinci Surgery. Listed were six potential benefits of this procedure over traditional hysterectomy surgery.
Marie-Lyne Lavoie, MD was named as the surgeon in Greensboro who had the interest and expertise to learn the complexity of da Vinci Surgery procedures. I knew I had found help for my situation.
I made an appointment to meet with Dr. Lavoie for a professional medical consultation. An examination was given in a compassionate and thorough manner. My questions received understandable answers. The result was a professional diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
In October I had an hysterectomy that I remember to be a near-fun experience. This surgery fulfilled the listed potential benefits of da Vinci Surgery. Going home after one night in the hospital, I was greeted by a grandson who asked about my incision. I teased him about wanting to see my five magic dots. These were mildly sore for a few days.
My post-op meeting with Dr. Lavoie was re-assuring that da Vinci Surgery proved to be perfect for this seventy nine year old patient."
- Helen Godwin
In February 2009, I had Hysterectomy and Sacrocolpopexy surgery and it was performed by Dr. Lavoie, with the assistance of the Da Vinci Robotic system. After extensive research and several consultations with various doctors, I felt like Dr. Lavoie was the best choice for my particular needs. My results were incredible and I could not expect a better post-op. One night stay was all that was required at the hospital and I only needed minimum pain medications following the surgery. I was held from work for three weeks at the request of Dr. Lavoie and my outcome has been positive. My friends could hardly believe the short recovery time. I would highly recommend Dr. Lavoie she seems knowledgeable and highly skilled in her field. Thanks Dr. Lavoie for helping make my surgery a success.
- Betsy