REMINDER: ORLive Presents: Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy

Webcast: From University Hospitals Case Medical Center: August 14, 2008 4:00 PM EDT (20:00 UTC)

CLEVELAND, OH–(EMWNews – August 14, 2008) – On Thursday, August 14, watch a Robotic-Assisted

Hysterectomy recorded from University Hospitals Case Medical Center in

Cleveland, Ohio. The procedure will be performed by Vivian von Gruenigan,

MD, and moderated by Robert DeBernardo, MD. Robotic-assisted hysterectomy

provides patients with a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery time.

During the webcast, viewers have the opportunity to e-mail the physicians

directly with any questions they have about the procedure.

Women who undergo this minimally invasive procedure

typically have less pain following surgery. Less risk of infection, less

blood loss and fewer transfusions. Aside from the surgical benefits, the

cosmetic outcome is also a big plus for patients. Vivian von Gruenigan, MD

Director of Robotic Surgery at University Hospitals Case Medical Center

states, “Instead of having a long surgical scar, they have 3 to 4 small

scars from the ports. In addition, they take less narcotics and they can

return to work sooner.”

To learn more about this procedure and view a program preview visit EMWNews“>OR-Live.

VNR: www.OR-Live.com