Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Tanner Clinic’s exceptional surgeons are renowned for their advanced training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, which uses small incisions for better patient outcomes. This pioneering surgical method has garnered recognition for Tanner Clinic as one of the leading healthcare groups in the state. But what makes minimally invasive surgery so beneficial?
Here are why it is beneficial:
Smaller Incisions. Minimally invasive surgery involves making small incisions, often just a few millimeters in size, compared to larger incisions in traditional surgery. These smaller openings result in less trauma to the body, reduced scarring, and quicker healing times.
Reduced Pain. Smaller incisions typically translate to less post-operative pain. Patients often require less pain medication and experience a shorter recovery period compared to traditional open surgery.
Faster Recovery. Minimally invasive procedures generally allow for a faster return to daily activities. Patients can often resume normal routines sooner, which improves overall quality of life.
Decreased Blood Loss. Minimally invasive techniques are associated with reduced blood loss during surgery, minimizing the need for transfusions and decreasing the risk of complications.
Lower Risk of Infection. Smaller incisions mean a lower risk of infection, as there is less exposure of internal tissues to external contaminants. This contributes to better overall post-operative outcomes.
Improved Cosmetic Outcomes. Minimally invasive surgery results in smaller, less noticeable scars compared to the larger, more prominent scars associated with open surgery. This can have a positive impact on a patient’s self-esteem and body image.
Shorter Hospital Stays. Many minimally invasive procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to go home the same day as their surgery. For those requiring hospitalization, the duration of the hospital stay is often shorter than in traditional surgery.
Enhanced Precision. Minimally invasive techniques often use specialized instruments and high-definition cameras for enhanced surgical precision.This can lead to better surgical outcomes.
Lower Risk of Complications. Minimally invasive surgeries are associated with a lower risk of complications such as wound infections, hernias, and adhesions compared to open surgery.
Versatility. Minimally invasive techniques treat various gynecologic conditions, including fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and uterine prolapse. The versatility of these procedures makes them suitable for various patients and conditions.
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery has many benefits: smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery, and fewer complications. Tanner Clinic prefers this patient-friendly approach, emphasizing top-notch care.
WHAT IS MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY?
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery is the use of less invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy or hysteroscopy, to surgically treat gynecologic conditions. Minimally invasive techniques require only a few small incisions, rather than one large incision. Some of the procedures offer a same-day discharge while others may require an overnight hospital stay.
GYN surgeons at Tanner Clinic have specialized training in techniques such as robotic systems for minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. Our team can treat complex conditions, such as abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, large fibroids, and endometriosis.
BENEFITS OF GYNECOLOGIC MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
Minimally invasive techniques offer a safer and more effective alternative to traditional open surgery by avoiding a large abdominal incision. With minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, our patients enjoy:
· Smaller incisions
· Decreased blood loss
· Less pain
· Shorter hospital stays
· Faster recovery and rapid return to daily activities
· Reduced scar tissue
· Less risk of infection
· Better cosmetic appearance
CONDITIONS WE TREAT WITH GYNECOLOGIC MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive gynecologic techniques, rather than open surgery. Our gynecologic surgeons have expertise in minimally invasive techniques to treat a wide range of gynecologic conditions, such as:
· Ectopic pregnancy
· Endometriosis
· Heavy bleeding and painful periods
· Ovarian cysts
· Pelvic inflammatory disease
· Pelvic organ prolapse
· Pelvic adhesions (painful scar tissue)
· Pelvic pain
· Postmenopausal bleeding
· Uterine fibroids
· Uterine polyps
TYPES OF GYNECOLOGIC MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
The type of procedure that best suits a patient’s needs depends on the type of condition, the patient’s overall health, the symptoms, and other factors. Our surgeons are accomplished in minimally invasive approaches such as:
· Laparoscopy: 3 to 4 small incisions in the pelvic area to insert a laparoscope, a narrow tube with a lighted camera, and surgical instruments to access the surgical site.
· Vaginal technique: small incision in the vagina to access the surgical site.
· Robot-assisted laparoscopy: The surgeon uses a robotic system with a console that provides magnified, high-resolution 3D imaging of the surgical site, and controls arms with miniaturized instruments to perform a laparoscopy.
· Hysteroscopy: The surgeon inserts a hysteroscope, a narrow, lighted camera, and instruments through the cervix to access the uterus without incisions.
Using these minimally invasive gynecologic surgical approaches, our surgeons perform a wide range of procedures, such as:
· Endometrial ablation: Procedure to destroy the endometrium to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding · Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus and, in some cases, the ovaries and fallopian tubes
· Myomectomy: Removal of uterine fibroids and reconstruction of the uterus
· Ovarian cystectomy: Removal of ovarian cysts
· Resection and treatment of endometriosis: Removal of endometriotic implants and scar tissue with restoration of anatomy and functioning of organs
· Pelvic organ prolapse repair: Suspension or reattachment procedures to reposition prolapsed pelvic organs, such as in the case of a cystocele (bladder hernia) or rectocele (rectal hernia), back into their proper positions
· Tubal ligation: Sterilization by cutting or blocking the fallopian tubes to permanently prevent pregnancy
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