What is minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery?
Rather than making large surgical incisions, minimally invasive surgery techniques use your body’s natural openings or require tiny incisions through which to pass the instruments.
At Femhealth Group, LLC, Dr. Martinez uses laparoscopic techniques to perform minimally invasive surgery. This type of surgery is also diagnostic and operative in nature and relies on a tiny camera (laparoscope) inserted through the navel. Dr. Martinez can use it to examine the outside of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and other pelvic areas. It’s typically used to identify fibroids, polyps, and the causes of abnormal bleeding. As a treatment technique, Dr. Martinez uses the images to perform surgery using small incisions and tiny instruments.
Minimally invasive surgery techniques give Dr. Martinez more flexibility, control, and precision.
What are the advantages of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery?
Dr. Martinez prides himself on providing the most trusted and technologically advanced treatment options to tackle your women’s health issues. If surgery is necessary, he will always opt for the most effective and least invasive methods possible. The most significant benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:
- Convenience - Many procedures can be carried out on an outpatient basis.
- Pain reduction - The level of discomfort is lower than with open surgery.
- Lower risks - Risks of complications and infection are lower compared to open surgery. No surgery is without a degree of risk, but a laparoscopy is significantly less likely to lead to post-surgical problems.
- Better results - Patients experience improved outcomes from surgeries carried out using laparoscopic techniques.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is also less costly than open surgery.
What gynecological conditions can be treated with minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery?
Dr. Martinez can diagnose and treat a wide range of gynecological conditions using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques, such as:
- Menorrhagia (heavy periods)
- Metrorrhagia (irregular periods)
- Pelvic pain
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Fibroids
- Tubal ligation and its reversal
- Hysterectomy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Congenital anomalies
- Oovectomy (removal of ovaries)
- Procedures for incontinence
- Vault suspension for prolapsed uterus
Dr. Martinez has the substantial experience necessary to determine the most appropriate treatment option and carry out the recommended minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
To discuss your options for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, make an appointment to see Dr. Martinez. Call Femhealth Group, LLC, or book an appointment online today.
