Minimally invasive gynecological (GYN) surgery can treat a wide variety of conditions. Sometimes, gynecological surgery is recommended for further evaluation of a condition, or to treat conditions that affect the organs in the female pelvic region. Though surgery may sound scary, these procedures are common and are performed on millions of women each year.
Gynecological procedures can help with diagnosis, relieving pain or incontinence problems, or remove a cancerous tumor. Many of these surgeries are done laparoscopically, meaning the doctor uses a laparoscope to look inside the body without making large incisions, or any at all.
“GYN surgery includes procedures on or around uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, which are all in the pelvis. Some benign conditions that are treated with surgery would be endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, abnormal uterine bleeding, tubal reversal, and more. Minimally invasive GYN surgery will use a laparoscopic approach (very small incisions on the abdomen) or vaginal approach, which will minimize blood loss, infection risk, and improve postoperative pain.”
Praba Jeyalingam, MD
Gynecologist & Gynecological Surgeon, Piver Center For Womens Health and Wellness
Other conditions that your OB/GYN may recommend surgery for include:
Minimally invasive GYN surgery is also used to perform biopsies. Biopsies are minor operations in which your doctor removes a small sample of tissue to test for cancer or other conditions. If cancer is detected or if you are at high risk of gynecological cancer, your doctor may recommend GYN surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) or uterus (hysterectomy) as a preventative measure or treatment option.
Because GYN surgery is minimally invasive, patients experience less scarring, lessened pain and discomfort during the healing process, faster recovery time, and lower risks of complication or infection post-surgery. It can also provide comfort to patients who may be anxious about undergoing more substantial procedures.
Our physicians may also use robotic assistance during a procedure. Robotic assistance allows the doctor to see 3D views of the surgical site, in addition to having more precise control and movement when making incisions or performing surgery.
Our gynecologists specialize in treating a wide variety of GYN issues, and provide comprehensive care to women of all ages. Our team of experts utilize state-of-the-art technology and the latest in surgical techniques and medical treatments, to provide the best outcome possible.
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