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What's the survival rate with robotic hystercomy done if you have high blood pressure and are morbid obese?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nearly 100%: The da vinci was developed wiyth difficult surgies in mind. The recovery rate is quicker and the complication rate is lower. Associated conditions like high blood pressure and obesity do increase morbidity and mortality, but both are still very, very low.

Answered 9/14/2013

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