FAQs Category: Surgery

20 Sep, 2017

What is an essure procedure?

Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that works with your body to prevent pregnancy. During the Essure procedure, a soft, flexible insert is placed into each of your fallopian tubes. This is a minimally invasive non-hormonal procedure that can be done in an outpatient setting. Over the next three months, a barrier forms around …

20 Sep, 2017

What is an endometrial ablation?

NovaSure endometrial ablation is a quick non-hormonal procedure that is used to treat heavy bleeding. Novasure is designed to remove just the uterine lining (the endometrium) which is the part of your body that causes heavy bleeding. This procedure can be done in an outpatient setting and you can go home the same day. For …

08 Sep, 2017

What is a hysteroscopy?

Hysteroscopy is used to diagnose or treat problems of the uterus. A hysteroscope is a thin, lighted telescope-like device. It is inserted through your vagina into your uterus. The hysteroscope transmits the image of your uterus onto a screen. Other instruments are used along with the hysteroscope for treatment. For additional information, please click here …

08 Sep, 2017

What is a Dilation and Curettage (D&C)?

D&C is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is opened (dilated) and a thin instrument is inserted into the uterus. This instrument is used to remove tissue from the inside of the uterus (curettage). D&C is used to diagnose and treat many conditions that affect the uterus, such as abnormal bleeding. A D&C also …

08 Sep, 2017

What types of surgery are available for pelvic organ prolapse?

Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

08 Sep, 2017

What types of surgery are available for stress urinary incontinence?

Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence

08 Sep, 2017

What is a laparoscopy?

Laparoscopy is a type of surgery. In “open” surgery, an incision is made in the skin. This means making an incision that can be several inches long in the abdomen. Laparoscopy is a way of doing surgery using small incisions (usually no more than 1/2 inch long). Laparoscopic surgery sometimes is called “minimally invasive surgery.” …

08 Sep, 2017

What is a robotic-assisted or da Vinci hysterectomy?

The da Vinci System is a robotic-assisted surgical device that your surgeon is 100% in control of at all times. The da Vinci System gives surgeons: 3D HD view inside your body Wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand Enhanced vision, precision and control For additional information, please click here …

08 Sep, 2017

What is a hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. It is a very common type of surgery for women in the United States. Removing your uterus means that you can no longer become pregnant. Hysterectomy is used to treat many women’s health conditions. Some of these conditions include the following: Uterine fibroids (this is the most common …

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