OBGYN Procedures
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When a surgery or procedure is necessary, WHA physicians are qualified and experienced. We offer a full-range of procedures to provide the best outcome for our patients and strive to provide the least invasive, most convenient process to meet our patients’ needs.
Office Based
Sonograms
How You Benefit
Ultrasound tests are noninvasive, painless and cost effective. Because ultrasound images are captured in real time, they can illuminate complex bodily functions such as blood flow and heart valve operation. That means your doctor uses safe, high-quality images to guide your care and treatment.
What You Can Expect
During the ultrasound exam, our registered sonographer spreads a gel on the part of the body being examined and presses the transducer against the skin to capture the image. You can watch the ultrasound images on a specially positioned screen. The exam usually takes less than 30 minutes. Your doctor will review the results with you.
Birth Control
What Is Endometrial Ablation?
There are a lot of terms out there to familiarize yourself with before you make your appointment. If you do online searches to learn about this surgery, you may see several different topics and keywords, including:
- Endometrial Ablation
- Uterine Ablation
- Cervical Ablation
- Thermal Ablation
- Hydothermal Ablation
- Hysteroscopy Ablation
- Tubal Ablation
- Balloon Ablation
- Womb Ablation
- Female Ablation
An Overview Of Endometrial Ablation
For our purposes here, we will discuss Endometrial Ablation and its definition, details and an overview of the surgery experience and benefits. An endometrial ablation is a quick in-office procedure that is used to treat heavy bleeding in women who have not gone through menopause. It is a good option for women with heavy periods to normalize (or, in some cases, even stop) the blood flow. There are no hormones involved with the procedure. Overall, about 95% of women are satisfied with the results of the procedure. If you are still interested in having children, an endometrial ablation is not a good option for you. Pregnancies can be very high risk after an endometrial ablation. You should use some sort of birth control if you have this procedure.
Novasure Ablation Surgery, Miverva and Hydrothermal
There are different types of endometrial ablations, such as Novasure®, Minerva, and hydrothermal ablation. You can talk to your doctor about which is right for you.
What To Expect After Endometrial (Uterine) Ablation
The Novasure® and Minerva procedures work by placing a triangular shaped mesh inside the uterus. The mesh is heated and this treats the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium). The mesh is removed. The hydrothermal ablation system works by circulating very hot water inside the lining of the uterus with the same goal of treating the endometrium.
Ablation After Effects and Risks
There are risks with any procedure, including risk of bleeding, infection, pain, and damage to surrounding organs (like the vagina, cervix, and bladder). There is always a possibility that you may need other procedures in the future if the ablation does not fix your heavy bleeding. However, ablation surgery is a minimally invasive surgery with subsequently reduced risks. 90% of patients who have undergone ablation surgery express satisfaction.
Ablation Surgery Recovery
You can go back to work the next day after an endometrial ablation. You should expect some cramping and you may have irregular spotting or bleeding. Vaginal discharge is normal and expected, and may be clear, pink, red, brown, gray, or even black. This can last for several weeks after the procedure. You should call the office if you have a fever more than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, severe pain, or heavy bleeding.
Endometrial Ablation Cost
Surgery costs often depend upon your insurance. To find out what the procedure will cost you, contact our offices today.
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More Frequently Asked Questions About Endometrial Ablation
To find out more answers to these common questions, read more from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) by clicking the links below.
- What is endometrial ablation?
- Why is endometrial ablation done?
- Who should not have endometrial ablation?
- Can I still get pregnant after having endometrial ablation?
- What techniques are used to perform endometrial ablation?
- What should I expect after the procedure?
- What are the risks associated with endometrial ablation?
Overview
“LEEP” is an abbreviation for loop electrosurgical excision procedure. It is a way to test and treat abnormal cell growth on the surface tissue of the cervix. LEEP may be recommended after abnormal changes in the cervix are confirmed by Pap tests and colposcopic biopsies. (Colposcopy is a non-invasive procedure in which a device similar to a microscope is used to view the cervix.) LEEP allows your physician to remove the abnormal tissue and test it for cancer.
Abnormal cell growth on the surface of the cervix is called cervical dysplasia. Though cervical dysplasia is not cancer, over time it can worsen and lead to cancer.
Hospital Based
- Hysterectomy
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Ovarian Removal
- Tubal Ligation or Tubal Surgery
- Fibroid Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy, Partial Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Uterus Removal
Overview
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It ends menstruation and the ability to become pregnant. Depending on the reason for the surgery, a hysterectomy may also involve the removal of other organs and tissues such as the ovaries and/or fallopian tubes.
- A supracervical hysterectomy is the removal of the upper part of the uterus leaving the cervix behind.
- A total hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix.
- A total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oophorectomy is the removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes (salpingo) and ovaries (oophor). If you haven’t experienced menopause, removing the ovaries will usually initiate it since your body can no longer produce as much estrogen.
Ovarian Cyst Removal
Overview
Ovarian cysts are relatively common, but surgical treatment depends on whether or not you wish to maintain fertility, and also the condition of the cyst.
Why Have Ovarian Cyst Removal
Since the vast majority of ovarian cysts and masses in pre-menopausal patients are benign, laparoscopy is a great option for many patients. Minimally invasive procedures allow patients to avoid large, open incisions for the removal of their cysts, thereby decreasing hospital stays, recovery times, and pain. Laparoscopy is of significant benefit for these patients as well, since it will prevent an open surgery, and recovery from open surgery can be increasingly difficult for older women. Women who have laparoscopic cystectomy are discharged from the hospital the same day, with excellent pain control and rapid recovery. Most patients are back to work within seven days.
What You Can Expect
Masses of all sizes can be removed laparoscopically. Typically, one or two tiny (1/4 inch) incisions and one slightly larger (3/4 inch) incision are necessary for a cystectomy. The smaller incisions are located at the belly button and on the far right or left side in the bikini line. The larger incision is located just above the pubic bone. The larger incision is used to remove the cyst.
In order to remove the cyst from the body, the cyst is placed in a special bag. This allows for easy removal and prevents fluid from the mass from spilling into the pelvic cavity.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Overview
In minimally invasive surgery, there are a variety of techniques to operate with less damage to the body than with open surgery. In general, minimally invasive surgery is associated with less pain, a shorter hospital stay and fewer complications.
Laparoscopy — surgery done through one or more small incisions, using small tubes and tiny cameras and surgical instruments.
Another type of minimally invasive surgery is robotic surgery. It provides a magnified, 3-D view of the surgical site and helps the surgeon operate with precision, flexibility and control.
Continual innovations in minimally invasive surgery make it beneficial for people with a wide range of conditions.
Why Do Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is a potential surgical option for some patients.
Talk with your doctor about whether you would be a good candidate for this surgical approach.