Fall/Winter 2026 5 surgical options that can improve recovery and quality of life. Patients consistently praise her for taking time to listen, explaining treatment options clearly, and helping them feel comfortable and confident in their care. Keeping advanced care close to home Not long ago, women needing advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery often had to travel to larger metropolitan medical centers. Today, patients have access to advanced robotic surgical technology right here in Yankton. That means less travel, more convenience for families and the confidence of receiving sophisticated surgical care from a trusted local physician in a familiar hospital close to home. Is robotic surgery right for you? Not every patient or every procedure requires robotic surgery. During your consultation, your Yankton Medical Clinic OB-GYN will carefully evaluate your condition and discuss all available treatment options to determine the approach that’s best for your individual needs. If robotic surgery is recommended, you can feel confident knowing that you’re receiving state-of-theart technology combined with the expertise needed. “It’s an amazing system that truly has revolutionized surgical techniques in gynecology,” says Dr. Siewert. because the visualization is so much better.” The da Vinci difference The da Vinci Xi represents the latest generation of roboticassisted surgical technology. It was designed to perform more complex surgical cases in a minimally invasive fashion. “While every patient is different, in my experience, it seems that women undergoing laparoscopic procedures have better and shorter recovery times due to the minimally invasive procedure,” says Dr. Siewert. Procedures performed Dr. Siewert uses the da Vinci Xi for a variety of gynecologic procedures, including: ● Laparoscopic hysterectomy. ● Oophorectomy. ● Ovarian cyst removal. ● Treatment of endometriosis. ● Treatment of pelvic pain. ● Pelvic adhesive disease. Experience you can trust Dr. Siewert is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has been doing robotics for 12 years, and from Sioux Falls to Yankton and beyond, she is considered the regional expert on the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System. Throughout her career, Dr. Siewert has provided compassionate, personalized care while offering women access to advanced LEFT: Annie L. Siewert, MD, MS, FACOG, uses the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System to give women better results from surgery. Having advanced robotic surgery here in Yankton means women throughout our area can receive outstanding care from trusted medical providers without having to travel far from home. Take the next step with confidence Dr. Siewert is currently accepting new patients at Yankton Medical Clinic. Call 605-665-5538 or visit yanktonmedicalclinic.com/scheduling to make an appointment.
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