Minimally Invasive Surgery

What is minimally invasive surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery refers to procedures performed through small incisions or natural body openings, such as the vagina. 

Unlike traditional open surgery, which requires large incisions to access the internal organs, minimally invasive surgery involves making several small incisions, typically smaller than one inch, which typically allows for less tissue damage and a shorter recovery time. Roswell ObGyn, LLC performs many minimally invasive procedures to improve your reproductive health.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits for patients, such as:

• Smaller incisions
• Shorter recovery time
• Reduced hospital stay
• Minimal scarring
• Improved accuracy
• Reduced blood loss
• Lower risk of infection

These procedures often offer improved outcomes for women undergoing reproductive procedures.

Are there different types of minimally invasive surgery?

The team at Roswell ObGyn, LLC performs many types of minimally invasive surgery, such as:

Laparoscopic hysterectomy

During a laparoscopic hysterectomy, the surgical team removes your uterus through small incisions in your abdomen.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy involves inserting a hysteroscope (thin tube with a camera) into the uterus through the vagina and cervix. The team can examine your uterus and remove any abnormal tissue, growths, or lesions.

Myomectomy

A myomectomy can remove uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus. The team can perform the procedure via laparoscopy (through the abdomen) or hysteroscopy (through the vagina and cervix).

Endometrial ablation

This procedure carefully removes the uterine lining to treat heavy menstrual bleeding.

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)

LEEP can remove abnormal cells from the cervix using a thin wire loop and an electrical current.

Bilateral salpingectomy

A bilateral salpingectomy allows the team to take out the fallopian tubes to permanently prevent pregnancy, reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, or treat an ectopic pregnancy.

What can I expect after minimally invasive surgery?

Your recovery time depends on what type of minimally invasive surgery you have. Most women can begin walking and moving around within 24 hours of surgery and return home within the same day. You can expect to resume many of your normal activities within 2-4 weeks, depending on the complexity of the procedure.

Minimally invasive procedures often offer less downtime and better outcomes than open surgery. To find out if minimally invasive surgery is right for you, call Roswell ObGyn, LLC today or schedule an appointment online.