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Laparoscopic Myomectomy

Myomectomy is the general term for surgical removal of fibroids. Uterine fibroids (myomas) are common benign tumors, which grow from the uterus’s muscle tissue and may develop singly or in clusters. These tumors may grow into the uterine cavity (submucous), in the uterine wall (mural) or may protrude outside of the uterus (subserous). Submucous fibroids commonly cause the most significant problems: heavy bleeding, anemia, pain, infertility or miscarriage. A myomectomy, depending upon the fibroid(s) location, size and number, can be…

Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures for Women

Modern advances in surgical technique have rapidly changed women’s health care. Traditionally, the sole solution to treating specific internal medical problems was to perform invasive surgery, which involved a large abdominal incision and a painful and lengthy recovery. Now, accomplishing the same goal with less invasive procedures has become an alternative for countless women, and the result is a shorter hospital stay and a quicker and less painful recovery.

A Look at Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures for Women

Hysteroscopic Sterilization with Essure

What is Essure ? How is the Essure device placed ? How does the Essure device work ? 

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscope is a thin, telescope-like device inserted into the uterus via the vagina and cervix that allows direct visualization of the endometrial cavity and tubal ostia.

All About Hysteroscopy

What Is a Hysteroscopy? Hysteroscopy is a non-invasive (no incisions) diagnostic or operative procedure, which utilizes a hysteroscope - a thin-lit telescopic device inserted through the vagina and cervix - to view inside the uterine cavity.

Hysterectomy and Alternative Treatments

What Is a Hysterectomy? A partial hysterectomy is surgical removal of the uterus and cervix, while a total hysterectomy includes the fallopian tubes and ovaries. The ovaries have two major functions: one is egg production, which permits childbearing, and the second is hormone production, which regulates menstruation.

Laparoscopy

The laparoscope is as an essential diagnostic and therapeutic operative tool. The broader issues related to laparoscopy and the surgical techniques that are common to many gynecologic laparoscopic procedures will be reviewed here. Specific uses of laparoscopy are discussed in the individual topic reviews on each entity.