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Dr. Kevin Andrew Byrd, MD is a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in gynecologic oncology. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Kevin Andrew Byrd, MD is affiliated with Sanford Bismarck, Sanford Health and SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER.
Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Kevin Andrew Byrd, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Gynecologic Oncology and has a state license in South Dakota.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Residency: Naval Medical Center San Diego
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Gynecologic Oncology
Licensed In: South Dakota
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Dr. Kevin Andrew Byrd, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 132 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kevin Andrew Byrd, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sioux Falls, SD.
Dr. Kevin Byrd's area of specialization is gynecologic oncology. His areas of clinical interest consist of cancer, robotic surgery, and gynecologic surgery. He is affiliated with Sanford Bismarck. Dr. Byrd's education and training includes medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Byrd has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients.
