Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

What is Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery?

If you require surgery to treat fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or other gynecological conditions, OB/GYN specialists at Nurture Women’s Health in Frisco, Texas, can help. They use advanced procedures and technology, including the Da Vinci robotic system and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, to give you the best possible outcome with minimal downtime.

What is minimally invasive surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery at Nurture Women’s Health uses advanced equipment and procedures to treat a wide array of women’s health conditions, including:

Endometriosis
Uterine fibroids or polyps
Ovarian cysts
Ectopic pregnancy
Heavy uterine bleeding or post-menopausal bleeding
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Pelvic adhesions
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic pain

The team at Nurture Women’s Health specializes in vaginal surgery and treatments with the Da Vinci robotic system. It allows your physician to control robotic arms, and achieve better precision and accuracy than with traditional surgeries.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?

Some of the numerous benefits associated with minimally invasive procedures include:

Less postoperative pain
Less blood loss
Smaller incisions
Shorter hospital stays
Less scarring
A faster recovery
Minimal downtime
Lower risk of post-surgical complications

Minimally invasive procedures offer a safe, more effective alternative than traditional surgeries. They help prevent serious complications from occurring and minimize unpleasant side effects.

What are the different types of minimally invasive surgery?

Various minimally invasive OB/GYN surgeries are available at Nurture Women’s Health, including laparoscopy, robotic-assisted laparoscopy, vaginal techniques, laparoscopic-assisted vaginal procedures and hysteroscopy.

Depending on your condition, your Nurture Women’s Health physician might recommend:

Endometrial ablation
Hysterectomy
Tubal ligation
Tubal ligation reversal
Ovarian cyst removal
Uterine fibroid removal
Surgery to remove displaced endometrial tissue
Pelvic organ prolapse repair
Loop electrode excision procedure (LEEP)

Your physician may numb the treatment area and give you a sedative, or offer general anesthesia to put you asleep during surgery. You can usually go home the same day as your procedure.

What should I expect during my recovery?

Follow your physician’s post-surgical instructions after minimally invasive surgery at Nurture Women’s Health. Get plenty of rest and take medications as prescribed. Attend all follow-up appointments so your OB/GYN specialist can monitor your recovery. Call the office if you experience bleeding or other unusual symptoms.