Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Service
The Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Service through Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates provides relief for women with benign gynecologic disorders through laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. These procedures may be a safe alternative to hysterectomy for many patients.
- Laparoscopy involves no big incisions. Recovery time is much less than in the case of conventional surgery.
- Hysteroscopic surgery can be used to correct many uterine abnormalities through the cervix. This procedure requires no incision.
These procedures are performed with the most technologically advanced, computerized state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical equipment.
Which conditions could potentially be treated with Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery?
- Investigation and treatment of pelvic pain
- Many types and sizes of uterine fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Tubal ligation-both laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures
- Endometrial ablation
- Treatment for some types of infertility
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Laparoscopic removal of the uterus or ovary
- Removal of ovarian cysts
What is the benefit to any patient who may choose to have minimally invasive surgery?
- Most of these surgeries can be done as an outpatient. Hospitalization is not usually required.
- Patients tend to recover much more rapidly than with conventional surgery.
- There is usually only minimal post-operative discomfort.
- Many of these procedures can improve or maintain fertility.
How can patients take advantage of this service?
Patients should ask their primary care physicians or gynecologists for a referral to this program, or they may call to make inquiries themselves.