Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) – Gynecological Surgery
Sometimes surgery is needed to help with ongoing problems such as painful periods, infertility and pelvic floor problems (for example, accidental urine leakage or genital prolapse) or cancer of the reproductive organs.
We offer all types of gynecological surgeries, including vaginal, laparoscopic procedures using smaller incisions than traditional surgeries. These minimally invasive approaches mean less healing time so you can recover faster.
Our surgeons can help with many common problems or concerns.
- Pelvic organ prolapse. Vaginal closure or suspension procedures with and without materials augmentation all performed using a minimally invasive approach are offered by our surgical team.
- Incontinence. With childbirth, aging, surgeries, disease or trauma, the muscles holding the bladder in place may become weaker. While non-surgical options may help, if your condition fails to improve, surgery may be recommended.
- Pelvic pain and infertility. Surgery may improve infertility when a woman has endometriosis, tubal disease or other conditions of the reproductive organs. We offer diagnosis and surgical interventions to reduce pain and other symptoms.
- Gynecological oncology. We treat cancer of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vulva and vagina using surgery and other treatments. We treat complex gynecological problems, as well as gestational trophoblastic disease during pregnancy. We are a center for ongoing clinical trials for gene therapy for ovarian cancer.
- Prenatal surgeries. Our specialists in maternal-fetal medicine use advanced techniques to diagnose and treat fetuses in the uterus.
- Microsurgical tubal reversals. Microsurgery (under a microscope) shows demonstrated success restoring a woman’s fertility after tubal ligation.
If a hysterectomy is recommended, your doctor will talk over the options including removal of the entire uterus, removal of the fallopian tubes, and removal of your ovaries. Each will be tailored to your needs and wishes.
- Vaginal hysterectomy. The uterus is removed through an incision in the vagina.
- Minimally invasive hysterectomy. A laparoscopic, or minimally invasive, hysterectomy used keyhole-sized incisions.
- Abdominal hysterectomy. An incision is done across the belly and may go up and down, or across just above your pubic hair.
More information about these types of procedures can be found at the federal Department of Health and Human Services website for women’s health information.