Minimally Invasive Surgeries

Laparoscopy is a surgical technique where a small camera, usually between 5 and 10 mm (less than ½ inch), is inserted into a patient’s abdomen for the purpose of the visualization of the pelvic and abdominal anatomy, diagnosis of a disease condition, and treatment of such condition by a minimally invasive approach. Several small incisions (less than ¼ inch) are made in the bikini line and abdomen for the introduction of laparoscopic instruments, such as laparoscopic scissors, scalpel, etc.

Multiple gynecologic procedures and surgeries that are routinely done by an open technique can be potentially done by laparoscopy surgery, including:

• Removal of the uterus (laparoscopic hysterectomy)
• Removal of uterine fibroids (laparoscopic myomectomy)
• Surgical treatment of ovarian cysts (laparoscopic cystectomy)
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Treatment of endometriosis symptoms and pelvic pain