Understand your gynecologic surgery options

Gynecologic conditions

The gynecology specialty covers conditions of the internal female reproductive system, which includes the uterus (womb), ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina. When your reproductive system develops a problem, it can affect many aspects of your health and quality of life. Gynecologic conditions such as severe pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, abnormal bleeding, pelvic organ prolapse, and cancer are common and may require medical care. When lifestyle changes, medicine, and other options do not ease your symptoms, your doctor may suggest surgery

Types of surgery

In the past, surgeons made large incisions in skin and muscle so that they could directly see and work on the area of concern. This is called open surgery. Today doctors still perform open surgery, but they can also perform many gynecologic procedures using minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic-assisted surgery, possibly with da Vinci® technology. 

Both minimally invasive approaches require one or a few small incisions that doctors use to insert surgical equipment and a camera for viewing. In laparoscopic surgery, doctors use special long-handled tools to perform surgery while viewing magnified images from the laparoscope (camera) on a video screen. 

We are devoted to providing the full range of gynecologic surgery services such as the following:

• Hysterectomy

• Myomectomy

• Colposcopy

• D&C

• LEEP Procedure

• Uterine Endometrial Ablation

• Infertility Testing and Treatment

Gynecological Surgery in Schenectady, NY, (518) 381-1121

Gynecological Surgery in Clifton Park, NY, (518) 381-1121