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Gynecological Surgical Care

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GYNECOLOGICAL SURGICAL CARE

When your gynecological condition causes pain, bleeding, or infertility, our team is committed to guiding you through the management of your condition whether it be through regular medical care or, when required, minimally invasive surgery. At AFMC, your health always comes first. Our specialty-trained reproductive endocrinologists and surgeons are renowned for treating a range of conditions.

While many gynecological conditions can be medically managed, when surgery is required, it can be accomplished by one of our specialty trained reproductive endocrinologists and infertility specialists, or by our minimally invasive surgeon. Conditions that our team is able to surgically manage include:

Polyps
Ovarian Cysts
Endometriosis
Pelvic Pain
Fibroids
Uterine Anomalies
Abnormal Bleeding
Uterine Prolapse
Asherman’s Syndrome

Continued Dedication to Medical Excellence

At AFMC, our world-class reproductive endocrinologists and surgeons are dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to our patients. We offer the most advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques for both routine and complex cases. Our physicians are active researchers working to advance the understanding of gynecologic issues that affect our patients to ensure our patients are the first to benefit from the most up–to–date technical advances and treatment options.

Treatment Options:

Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Robotic Surgery
Hysterectomy
Oophorectomy
Salpingectomy
Myomectomy
Surgical treatment of uterine fibroids
Surgical management of endometriosis
Surgical management of polyps
Removal of ovarian cysts
Endometrial ablation

Hysterosalpingogram

If a uterine abnormality is detected during a hysterosalpingogram (HSG is an x-ray exam that is used to observe the fallopian tubes and uterus), a hysteroscopy may be recommended. A hysteroscopy is a procedure that is performed using a hysteroscope, which is a thin telescope that has a fiber-optic light at its end. The hysteroscope is inserted carefully into the uterus via the patient’s cervix so that your doctor can observe whether there are any uterine abnormalities or growths present. In some cases, photos and/or videos may be taken during the procedure for future review.

A hysteroscopy is typically performed as an outpatient procedure with moderate sedation. In order to get as clear of a view as possible, the procedure usually takes place during the beginning half of the patient’s menstrual cycle, when there is minimal endometrial build-up (the lining that is shed during menstruation). Patients are generally back to normal activity within a day or two.

Operative Laparoscopy
If reproductive conditions such as endometriosis, adhesions, scarring, or other pelvic disease are suspected, a laparoscopy may be advised to help determine the most accurate diagnosis. In this diagnostic procedure, a laparoscope, which is a fiber-optic telescope, is inserted into the abdomen below the navel so that your doctor can observe the presence of any issues.

A laparoscopy can also be performed operatively to provide actual treatment for a condition. During operative laparoscopy procedures, laser technology is used to treat conditions such as endometriosis, adhesions, and other conditions. Because the incisions used in operative laparoscopy are so small, patients can go home same-day and generally experience a quick recovery.