Gynecological Surgery
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is resorted to when fertility is no longer desired and/or if the patient is between 42-50 and wants a definitive treatment for her uterine tumor/s. Hysterectomy is also to be performed in a patient in the perimenopause or menopausal age where cancer is either suspected or verified. The surgery may be done by traditional
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY IN PREGNANCY
Five years ago, on her first pregnancy, I diagnosed Mrs. J., with a 7×7 cm ovarian cyst. On her 4th month, an exploratory laparotomy was contemplated for the removal of the ovarian cyst. Her abdomen was cut open, way bigger than the usual, to be able to expose the pregnant uterus and at the same
Gynecology
When medicine, lifestyle changes and other non-invasive treatments cannot ease your symptoms, your doctor may recommend gynecologic surgery. Women facing gynecologic conditions such as fibroid tumors, endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, cancer and pelvic prolapse often undergo surgery.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for viewing the cavity of the uterus by inserting a visualizing scope through the vagina and into the cervical opening. Hysteroscopy allows visualization of the inside of the uterus, including the openings to the Fallopian tubes, as well as direct examination of the cervix, cervical canal, and
Open Surgery
OPEN SURGERY – this refers to the way traditional surgery was previously done before minimally invasive surgery was introduced by Kurt Semm in 1981. Open surgery or laparotomy entails incising the abdominal was anywhere from 6-14 inches long, depending on the size of the tumor.
Laparoscopic Surgery
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY – refers to a minimally invasive surgery, also known as keyhole or band-aid surgery because the surgery is performed through tiny incisions in the abdomen through which laparoscopic instruments are inserted to accomplish the surgery. A camera, or laparoscope is inserted through the umbilicus and 2-3 other instruments ranging from 0.5-0.8cm are inserted
Robotic Surgery
ROBOTIC SURGERY – or robot-assisted surgery is a minimally invasive surgery whereby the surgeon utilizes robotic systems & platforms to allow them to perform complex procedures with more precision, accuracy and control than conventional open surgery or laparoscopic surgery. The surgical robots were designed to enhance the capabilities of open surgery such as the large
