Gynecological surgery services at Penn Medicine
We offer advanced procedures for gynecological conditions, including minimally invasive techniques and traditional open surgery when necessary. A minimally invasive procedure helps you avoid a large abdominal incision. Our procedures require only small incisions measuring less than an inch each. The benefits include faster recovery, less pain, smaller scars, and a shorter hospital stay.
Your provider may recommend one of these options, depending on your condition:
Hysteroscopy is an incision-free, outpatient procedure. Your provider inserts a thin, lighted camera through your vagina and into your uterus to diagnose and treat uterine conditions.
During hysteroscopy, your provider can remove polyps (abnormal growths), scar tissue, fibroids, and IUDs. They can also diagnose or rule out conditions like endometrial cancer or uterine sarcoma.
During pelvic laparoscopy, a surgeon makes very small abdominal incisions and inserts a camera and surgical tools into your pelvic area. Laparoscopy can help us diagnose the cause of pelvic pain. We can also use the procedure to:
- Perform a hysterectomy (removal of your uterus) or tubal ligation (blocking your fallopian tubes for permanent birth control)
- Remove uterine fibroids or ovarian cysts
- Treat an ectopic pregnancy, where a fertilized egg grows outside your uterus
Robotic technology allows our surgeons to perform delicate or complex procedures with greater precision. Like laparoscopy, robotic-assisted surgery uses very small incisions. Robotic arms hold the camera and surgical tools, and your surgeon guides them through the procedure from a nearby computer console.