Gynecologic surgeon Laura Homewood, MD, walks us through the conditions that can be treated with minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery, as well as the many advantages of the procedure.
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UVA offers a wide variety of minimally invasive surgery. We offer not only straight-stick laparoscopy, but also the da Vinci Robot approach to minimally invasive surgery. We take care of things such as uterine fibroids, both in removing the fibroid and performing hysterectomies. We also treat endometriosis and pelvic pain. In addition, we also approach the ovaries, if there's any sort of ovarian issue going on we can take care of that with minimally invasive surgery.
The advantages of having minimally invasive surgery over traditional open surgery is that, in general, there is a much faster recovery time and the recovery is a bit easier. Minimally invasive surgery has also been shown to have less complications, such as less blood loss, less risk for infection, and also a big benefit is shorter hospital stays. Minimally invasive surgery procedures that I perform are typically outpatient procedures, meaning you go home the same day that you have your surgery.
A typical minimally invasive surgery could take anywhere from one to three hours, depends on the procedure that we're doing. The typical recovery time after minimally invasive surgery is anywhere from two to four weeks. Patients should come and make an appointment with me to be evaluated. If you're experiencing very painful periods, a period that keeps you out of work or makes you miss school is not normal and can be evaluated, there are treatment options available. So I would be happy to see you.
Minimally Invasive Gynecolgic Surgery
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