Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

What is minimally invasive gynecologic surgery?

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery describes surgical procedures that require only small incisions in the treatment area. This type of surgery avoids unnecessary trauma to your body and allows you to heal faster than traditional open surgery.

Artemis OB/GYN offers the latest advancements in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopic techniques to complete a variety of surgeries and robotic surgery using the da Vinci® system.

The da Vinci robotic system allows your doctor to perform even complex surgeries with a high level of precision. The system relies on specialized surgical instruments that fit through small incisions and computer-assisted technology, which your doctor controls with a console to make surgical repairs or remove tissue.

Why might I need minimally invasive gynecologic surgery?

There are a number of reasons why you may need surgery to address gynecologic issues not treatable with conservative treatments. Artemis OB/GYN may recommend minimally invasive gynecologic surgery to treat:

• Ovarian tumors
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids (myomectomy)
• Tubal ligation

You may also be a candidate for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery using the da Vinci system for a hysterectomy, a procedure to remove your uterus, ovaries, or other reproductive structures if you have complications or chronic pain from conditions like uterine prolapse or cancer, or abnormal vaginal bleeding.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery?

Because minimally invasive gynecologic surgery requires only small incisions, your doctor can treat even the most complex conditions with a high level of accuracy. They can remove fibroids, excess endometrial tissue, and tumors through small incisions with specialized laparoscopic or robotic instruments without damaging surrounding tissue.

Minimally invasive surgery also reduces your risk for complications common with open surgery. With both laparoscopic and robotic surgery, there’s a lower risk for:

• Pain
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Surgical scars

Your doctor can perform many types of minimally invasive procedures on an outpatient basis. For more complex procedures, you may need to spend some time in the hospital recovering, but less time than traditional surgery. Minimally invasive surgery also ensures your incisions heal quickly, so you can return to your usual activities faster.

To learn more about minimally invasive gynecologic surgery or to find out if you’re a candidate for this type of treatment, contact Artemis OB/GYN by phone or through the online booking feature.