Surgical Procedures
OPTIONS FOR FEMALE SURGERY
There are various reasons why a woman may choose gynecology surgery, from removal of the uterus to a last-resort treatment option. Whatever the reason, we will ensure you feel supported and informed through the process.
What Are Ob-Gyn Surgical Procedures?
A gynecology surgery involves any organ or structure within the female pelvic region, including the uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, and vulva. Screenings are usually done before surgery if a woman is concerned about the risk of developing a condition within her reproductive system. If the test returns positive, a woman can decide to undergo surgery, depending on the situation. A woman may also choose surgery as a form of permanent birth control.
Our Offered Services
We offer surgical and nonsurgical procedures to give you a wide range of options to fit your needs.
Women's Surgical Procedures
Our surgical procedures encompass the following:
- Dilation and curettage (D&C): A procedure to remove uterus tissue to test, diagnose, and treat certain conditions or to clear the lining following a miscarriage.
- Da Vinci robotic surgery: A minimally invasive surgery assisted with robotic innovation to make small incisions for surgery. This is used for endometriosis resection, hysterectomy, myomectomy, and pelvic organ prolapse.
- LEEP conization: A treatment for abnormal cell growth on surface tissue in the cervix using a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). A wire loop is heated by electricity to remove any abnormal tissue.
- Hysterectomy: A surgery to completely remove the uterus from the body. A woman is no longer able to get pregnant following this operation.
- Hysteroscopy: An inspection of the inside of the cervix and uterus for any abnormalities. This procedure uses a hysteroscope — a thin, flexible tube.
- Myomectomy: A procedure to remove leiomyomas, or uterine fibroids. These can develop during childbearing years and are noncancerous.
- Polypectomy: The removal of a polyp in the uterine lining or cervix. These small growths are benign in most cases, but can be uncomfortable.
- Endometrial ablation: The reduction or destruction of the uterine lining to limit or completely stop menstrual flow. No incisions are used in this procedure, only thin tools are inserted through the cervix.
- Laparoscopy: Another minimally-invasive procedure to search for endometriosis, structural abnormalities, ovarian cysts, and more within the uterus and cervix.
- Tubal ligation: A type of permanent birth control, sterilizing the fallopian tubes. This procedure is for women who do not wish to have a future pregnancy.
Nonsurgical Ob-Gyn Procedures
In addition to surgical procedures, our nonsurgical techniques include:
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): An X-ray that outlines the shape of the uterus and searches for a blockage in the fallopian tubes.
- Colposcopy: A close examination of the cervix, vagina, and vulva to prevent cervical cancer.
- Endometrial biopsy: A uterine lining sample test to look for abnormal cell growth.
- Sonohysterogram: A safe and painless test like an ultrasound, using sound waves for a noninvasive look inside the uterus.