Abnormal Bleeding and Pelvic Pain
The team of surgical specialists at North Scottsdale Women’s Health use laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and robotic surgery to treat many common gynecological problems, including abnormal bleeding, fibroids and endometriosis.
What is laparoscopic surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery is performed under general anesthesia and uses 3-4 small incisions on your abdomen. Your surgeon then inserts a tiny camera and small, specialized surgical instruments through these openings to perform the procedure.
The benefits are more precise access with less trauma to nearby healthy tissue. In addition to smaller incisions, there is less blood loss, less pain, quicker recovery and less risk of infection and scar tissue.
What is a Hysteroscopy ?
A thin, lighted tube (Hysteroscope) is placed vaginally into the uterine cavity. It allows visualization of the cavity. It is used for diagnosis and treatment of a variety of uterine conditions. It is performed under anesthesia, generally IV Sedation in an office setting or general anesthesia in an outpatient surgical center. There are no incisions and recovery is minimal, generally 1-2 days with minimal bleeding and cramping.
Hysteroscopy is used to treat many common conditions including abnormal or postmenopausal bleeding, endometrial polyps and fibroids that are located in the uterine cavity. It may also be used to retrieve a displaced IUD. A tissue sample (biopsy) is often done and an Endometrial Ablation to treat heavy cycles may done at the same time.
Acessa Procedure
This is a uterine sparing laparoscopic procedure that uses radiofrequency ablation to treat fibroids. This causes immediate softening of fibroids and a decrease in size over time. It is an outpatient surgery performed under general anesthesia. Recovery is generally 4-5 days. Not all fibroids may be treated in this manner and it is not recommended for women who plan to have future pregnancies. It is important to have an evaluation and imaging to see if you are an appropriate candidate.
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Uterine fibroids
Ovarian cysts
Endometriosis
Endometrial polyps
Abnormal or heavy uterine bleeding
Retrieval of a displaced IUD
Sterilization
