Our surgeons offer outstanding expertise in minimally invasive procedures to manage and treat gynecologic conditions, such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis. These procedures use small incisions, resulting in less discomfort and a faster recovery. In fact, our surgeons train others to perform these procedures and offer the only regional training program of this kind in the region.
Procedures include:
Endometrial ablation
Endometrial ablation is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure for women who are experiencing abnormally heavy bleeding that interferes with daily activities or causes extreme fatigue or anemia. It removes the endometrium or lining of the uterus, reducing or eliminating any future bleeding. This procedure is only appropriate for women who do not wish to have any additional children. 
Endometrial ablation is performed using one of three methods. All reach the interior of the uterus through the vagina and slightly dilated cervix:
- Microwave: a microwave probe inserted into uterus. It heats and removes uterine lining.
- Hydrothermablation: a balloon-like device is inserted into the uterus and inflated inside of it. Warm water is circulated inside the balloon to destroy the uterine lining.
- Novasure: uses precisely controlled doses of electromagnetic energy to remove the uterine lining.
Vaginal Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
When a hysterectomy or removal of the internal reproductive organs is indicated, our physicians are skilled in the removal of the uterus through the vaginal canal. This procedure, the least invasive of hysterectomy procedures, requires no abdominal skin incision. However women with ovarian cysts, extensive endometriosis, large fibroids, unexplained pelvic pain or any condition requiring inspection of the internal organs during surgery, may not be candidates for this procedure.
In some cases, the surgeon may insert a small telescope, called a laparoscope, through an incision in the navel to see the pelvic organs. Also, additional instruments can be inserted through other, very small incisions in the abdomen. This is called a laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy.
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