Surgery & Procedures

Benefits to this type of surgery are smaller (or no) incisions, shorter recovery and less pain.

• Endometrial Ablation – The lining of the uterus (endometrium) is cauterized using a device placed through your vagina and cervix.
• Hysteroscopy – The lining of the uterus is viewed through a small camera placed through the cervix and uterus.
• Laparoscopy – uses a small camera to operate inside your abdomen. (Find out more about laparoscopy)
• DaVinci Robotic Surgery – A special type of laparoscopic surgery that allows the surgeon to perform more difficult surgeries (for bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis or prolapse) using the help of a surgeon-controlled robotic assistant.

A Colposcopy is a procedure that allows for evaluation and management of abnormal pap smears.  Learn more details about colposcopies.

A LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) is a procedure performed with local anesthetic for management of abnormal pap smears. Learn more details about LEEP procedures.

Sonohysterogram – a specialized ultrasound that involves evaluations of the uterine cavity.

Endometrial Biopsies – a thin tube is used to collect a small amount of tissue from the lining of the uterus (endometrium).

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) – an X-ray tubal dye study performed with a radiologist and gynecologist.

Removal of the entire uterus to treat multiple different menstrual problems. This can be performed vaginally, laparoscopically, abdominally or with a robotic assistance.

Laparoscopic tubal ligation
Using 2 or 3 tiny incisions in your belly, either a part of your fallopian tube (or sometimes the whole fallopian tube) is removed.

Essure tubal occlusion
Tiny metal coils are inserted into your fallopian tubes using a device placed through your vagina and cervix. There is no incision. A follow up test (tubal dye study) is needed after 3 months to make sure your tubes are blocked.

Transobturator Sling – A minimally invasive outpatient surgery using mesh tape under the urethra, like a hammock, to keep it in the normal position. This helps prevent involuntary release of urine.

To learn more about urinary incontinence and the testing we provide, click here.