The thought of gynecologic surgery can be distressing, but it’s sometimes the best treatment option. Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology in Ventura, California, has an all-female team offering minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Their approach causes less tissue damage, so you experience significantly reduced pain with faster recovery and often no need for a hospital stay. Call the office to learn more about the benefits of minimally invasive surgery or schedule an appointment online today.

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What is minimally invasive gynecologic surgery?

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery treats female reproductive conditions but causes a fraction of the tissue damage typical of traditional (open) surgery. Advantages of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery include the following:

  • Less postsurgical pain
  • Reduced blood loss
  • Fewer complications
  • Lower risk of infection
  • Short or no hospital stay
  • Faster recovery
  • Minimal scarring
  • Better outcomes

The Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology team uses minimally invasive surgical techniques for most gynecological procedures wherever possible.

Am I a candidate for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery?

With all the benefits of gynecologic surgery using minimally invasive techniques, you might be wondering if you’re a good candidate for this type of procedure.

The team at Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology can help you determine which type of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery you need after reviewing your medical history and unique situation.

How is minimally invasive gynecologic surgery performed?

Several types of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery are available at Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology:

Laparoscopic surgery

Laparoscopic surgery uses an instrument (laparoscope) that fits into a small abdominal incision. The laparoscope is a flexible tube equipped with a light and tiny camera. Your surgeon views images of the surgery site sent by the camera to a monitor in the operating room. This enables them to perform the procedure without making large cuts.

Transvaginal surgery

Some procedures take advantage of the natural vaginal access to your reproductive organs. They use similar instruments to laparoscopic surgery but don’t require any incisions.

What minimally invasive surgery might I need?

The Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology team performs many gynecologic surgeries using minimally invasive techniques. These include:

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy surgery removes the uterus, often leaving the ovaries and fallopian tubes intact. Salpingectomy is fallopian tube removal; oophorectomy is ovary removal. You may require a combination of these procedures depending on your condition.

Myomectomy

Myomectomy involves removing uterine fibroids, harmless but uncomfortable uterine growths.

Operative hysteroscopy

Hysteroscopy removes polyps, fibroids, and scar tissue adhesions. It’s also an alternative to endometrial ablation for treating endometriosis.

Tubal ligation

Tubal ligation ties off the fallopian tubes to permanently prevent pregnancy.

To learn more about these and other minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, call Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology or schedule an appointment online today.