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    • Dr. Edward Kelly Bartels, M.D.
    • Dr. Robert Powalski, M.D.
    • Dr. Mark Weissman, M.D., F.A.C.O.G
    • Dr. Rachel Weselak, MD
    • Dr. Sarah C. Schmitz, MD, FACOG
    • Kate Mye, FNP – BC
    • Kristen Kloosterman, WHNP – BC
    • Helen Murphy, WHNP-BC
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  • Our Providers
    • Dr. Edward Kelly Bartels, M.D.
    • Dr. Robert Powalski, M.D.
    • Dr. Mark Weissman, M.D., F.A.C.O.G
    • Dr. Rachel Weselak, MD
    • Dr. Sarah C. Schmitz, MD, FACOG
    • Kate Mye, FNP – BC
    • Kristen Kloosterman, WHNP – BC
    • Helen Murphy, WHNP-BC
  • Services and Procedures
    • Gynecology
      • Adolescent Gynecology
      • Breast Health
      • Cervical Cancer Screening
      • Contraception
      • HPV Testing and Prevention
      • Menopause Management
      • PMS and Menstrual Disorders
      • STD Testing and Treatment
      • Colposcopy
      • D&C Hysteroscopy
      • Leep Procedure
    • Obstetrics
      • Obstetrical Consultation
      • Ultrasound
    • Empower RF
    • Other Services
      • Ultrasound
  • Our Surgeries
    • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
    • Single Port Laparoscopy
    • Urogynecologic and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
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Our Surgeries

Robotic Gynecologic Surgery

Robotic Gynecologic Surgery

At Empire OB/GYN, as physicians we are constantly researching new ways to provide our patients with the most advanced expert healthcare possible. For this reason Dr. Edward Bartels, Dr. Robert Powalski and Dr. Mark Weissman have studied and trained in Robotic GYN surgeries. They have each performed numerous major gynecological surgeries. Their surgeries have included hysterectomy, myomectomy and sacrocolpopexy.

SERVICES AND PROCEDURES

Gynecology

  • Adolescent Gynecology
  • Breast Health
  • Cervical Cancer Screening
  • Contraception
  • HPV Testing and Prevention
  • Menopause Management
  • PMS and Menstrual Disorders
  • STD Testing and Treatment
  • Colposcopy
  • D&C Hysteroscopy
  • Leep Procedure

OBSTETRICS

  • Obstetrical Consultation

OUR SURGERIES

  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
  • Single Port Laparoscopy
  • Urogynecologic and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

OTHER SERVICES

  • Ultrasound

Robotic Gynecologic Surgery

Traditionally, most gynecological surgeries are performed using a large abdominal incision to gain access to the uterus and neighboring structures. A hysterectomy is the most common gynecological surgery performed for conditions such as excessive bleeding, symptomatic uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse and gynecological malignancies.

Approximately 650,000 hysterectomies are performed every year in the United States and two thirds of these are approached by the abdominal route. About 65,000 women with fibroids choose myomectomy over hysterectomy in order to conserve their uterus to retain reproductive ability. Abdominal surgery leads to a cosmetically large incision, significant pain, and an extended hospital stay in addition to time away from work.

Our physicians feel it is extremely important that they be experts in advanced surgery techniques which includes robotic surgery, in order to be able to make available to our patients, less invasive surgical options. These options include vaginal surgery, conventional laparoscopic surgery that allows Empire OB/GYN surgeons to operate through small incisions. The benefits of minimally invasive surgery include less pain and scarring, shorter hospital stays and early return to normal daily activities. During laparoscopy, we surgeons benefit from better visualization of the procedure. However, there are some drawbacks to conventional laparoscopic surgery including two dimensional imaging, rigid instrumentation with limited dexterity and precision. For these reasons, it is difficult to perform complex gynecological surgeries laparoscopically, as well as, those surgeries needing extensive suturing.

The da Vinci robotic system provides us an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopic surgery. This system allows the surgeon’s hands to control the state-of-the-art robotic system. We have the advantage of three-dimensional imaging, as well as unparalleled precision and dexterity. The benefits for our patient include smaller incisions with less scarring and pain, reduced blood loss, shorter recovery time, faster return to daily activities, and in many cases better clinical outcomes.

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LOCATION AND OFFICE HOURS

Delaware Office
3834 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217

Monday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday – CLOSED
Sunday – CLOSED

 

Transit Office
6440 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043

Monday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday – CLOSED
Sunday – CLOSED

Patient Portal
The patient portal will be down from 2am-4am every morning for system maintenance

Contact Us

Delaware Office: (716) 877-1221 | Transit Office: (716) 684-5454

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This week, we're featuring another one of our newe This week, we're featuring another one of our newer docs...

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Dr. Sarah Schmitz!

Here are some quick facts about her:

🦬 Born in Buffalo
πŸ₯Ό M.D. from American University of the Caribbean, St. Maarten
πŸ₯ Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ
βš•οΈ 2018 Robert J. LaMagra Award for display of empathy and compassion for patients
πŸ… 2017 Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, 2017 
πŸ“š Special interests in minimally invasive surgery, contraception, infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding, and endometrial ablation

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