Gynecological Surgery

Our surgeons use a sophisticated robotic platform designed for complex, minimally invasive surgeries. Robotic surgery is advanced laparoscopy, where surgeons do not manually move the surgical tools; they use a computer to move the tools and see inside the body with a 3D monitor. This allows for greater precision, smaller cuts, and less healing time. Learn about robotic surgery at Valley.

Procedures include:

• Removal of the uterus (Hysterectomy)
• Removal of fibroids or adenomyosis from the uterus (Myomectomy)
• Surgical removal of endometriosis tissue in advanced or complicated cases (Endometriosis resection)
• Repair of a cesarean scar defect in the uterus (Isthmocele repairs)

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure used to examine pelvic organs using a thin, lighted tube that has a video camera called a laparoscope. The video images can be seen on a computer screen. Gynecologic laparoscopy may be used to check pelvic pain and problems, ovarian cysts, fibroids, and the fallopian tubes. It can also be used to diagnose and treat endometriosis.

Procedures include: 

• Removal of the uterus (Hysterectomy)
• Treatment using heat energy to treat fibroids (Radiofrequency fibroid ablation)
• Removal of ovarian cysts (Cystectomy)
• Removal of fallopian tubes (Salpingectomy)
• Removal of endometriosis tissue (Endometriosis resection)

Hysteroscopy is an exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus using a thin, lighted tube called a hysteroscope, and requires no incisions. This procedure may be used to take a tissue sample (biopsy), remove growths (polyps or fibroids), or prevent bleeding by targeting tissue (ablation) by using an electric current, freezing temperature, heat, or chemicals.

Procedures include:

• Removal of uterine polyps (Polypectomy)
• Removal of uterine fibroids (Myomectomy)
• Correction of a uterine septum, a condition where a tissue wall divides the uterus (Metroplasty - septum resections)
• Procedure to control heavy bleeding by removing uterine lining (Endometrial ablation)
• Removal of IUD or scar tissue 

Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery is a minimally invasive technique where a single incision is made in the vaginal canal, and can be used for removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, cysts, or ovaries. It is considered the most minimally invasive option for gynecologic surgery, and offers the least pain, fastest recovery, and best cosmetic outcome.