Minimally invasive gynecological surgery

Aurora BayCare Medical Center is at the forefront of minimally invasive gynecological surgery. Our experts excel in the latest techniques to treat a wide range of conditions that affect a woman’s reproductive organs. With these procedures, you receive the care you need with less pain and a shorter recovery. 

Gynecological surgery: Why choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

Highlights of our nationally recognized gynecological surgery program include:

• Experienced providers: Our skilled team includes board-certified and fellowship-trained women’s health specialists. We’ve performed thousands of gynecological procedures, giving us a high level of experience.
• Care coordination: Aurora BayCare’s OB-GYN subspecialists include fertility specialists, general gynecologists, urogynecologists and gynecologic oncologists. All of these experts work together to ensure that you get the best treatment plan for your needs.
• Same-day surgeries: We excel in minimally invasive, outpatient surgeries. These procedures don’t require a hospital stay, so you can return to the comfort of home the same day as your surgery.
• Accreditation: We are designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). This accreditation speaks to the high quality standards of our facilities and doctors.

Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery

Laparoscopic surgery involves one or more tiny incisions. Your surgeon inserts a tube containing a tiny camera and surgical tools into the incision. While viewing the procedure on a video monitor, the surgeon can remove tumors or growths and repair damaged tissue.

We offer the following laparoscopic procedures:

• Endometriosis resection (removal of abnormal endometrial tissue)
• Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
• Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
• Oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries)
• Sacrocolpopexy (repair or uterine or vaginal prolapse)
• Salpingectomy (removal of a fallopian tube)

Robotic gynecological surgery

We may perform certain laparoscopic procedures with the assistance of a robot. Robotic technology offers excellent precision and accuracy for complex procedures while reducing damage to nearby tissues.

Your surgeon controls a robotic “arm,” which can move in ways that a human hand and wrist can’t. The entire surgery is visible on a 3D monitor, allowing your surgeon to see the procedure in far more detail than would be possible with a traditional procedure.

Aurora BayCare uses the innovative da Vinci® surgical system to perform robotic procedures. We were among the first in the region to use this technology for gynecological conditions and have performed more than 2,000 surgeries to date.

Single-site robotic hysterectomy

A single-site robotic hysterectomy only requires one small incision near your belly button. A standard robotic hysterectomy involves 4 to 5 incisions in the abdomen. Women who are candidates for the single-site surgery see virtually no scarring after the procedure.

Conditions we treat

We may recommend robotic or laparoscopic surgery for the following conditions:

• Abnormal menstrual bleeding
• Endometriosis (growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus)
• Endometrial polyps (growths inside the uterus)
• Gynecologic cancer, such as ovarian cancer
• Infertility
• Pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence
• Uterine fibroids (noncancerous growths)
• Uterine or vaginal prolapse (weakened tissue that drops into the vagina)

Benefits of minimally invasive gynecological surgery

Potential benefits of minimally invasive gynecological surgery include:

• Faster return to your usual activities
• Fertility preservation for some women
• Less bleeding and pain
• Quicker recovery
• Shorter or no hospital stays
• Smaller scars