Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

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.

Vaginal surgery is a minimally invasive approach where the surgeon performs the procedure entirely through the vaginal canal. Because there are no external incisions, this method typically results in the fastest recovery time and no visible scarring.

While we prioritize minimally invasive techniques, some complex conditions may require open abdominal surgery. In this procedure, the surgeon makes a single larger incision (either vertical or horizontal along the bikini line) to gain direct access to the pelvic organs.

An open approach may be necessary for:

• Large or complex uterine fibroids
• Advanced gynecologic cancers
• Extensive scar tissue from previous surgeries