Common Gynecological Surgeries and Procedures

What surgeries do gynecologists perform?

The most common surgeries performed by obstetrics and gynecologists include:

Dilatation and Curettage (D&C)
Hysteroscopy
Endometrial Ablation
Laparoscopy
Tubal Ligation
Salpingectomy
Conization
Hysterectomy
Myomectomy
Oophorectomy
Ovarian cystectomy
Pelvic Support surgery
What are the most common gynecological problems?
The most common gynecological problems are:
White discharge
Menstrual disorder
Pelvic Floor Prolapse
Pelvic pain
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Uterine fibroids
Urinary Incontinence
Irregular bleeding
Yeast infections
Endometriosis

How is the pap smear test performed?

A Pap smear test is performed to test for cervical cancer in women. It is an outpatient procedure and requires only a few minutes. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts a speculum into the vagina which allows the surgeon to examine the cervix easily. Then the surgeon will take the sample cells using a soft brush and spatula. The procedure doesn’t hurt.

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What is colposcopy?

The doctor recommended colposcopy if the pap smear test result comes abnormal. It is a microscopic examination done for checking the abnormal areas on the cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of the disease. If any abnormal areas are seen it helps to take a more specific biopsy. This entire procedure usually takes around 10 - 20 minutes.

What is cervical cryosurgery?

Cervical cryotherapy is done usually on an outpatient basis. It destroys abnormal tissue on the cervix by freezing it. During the procedure, the gynecologist uses extremely cold temperatures using long metal instruments to freeze and destroy abnormal areas on the cervix. A patient will experience a thick watery discharge for a few days and gradually it disappears.

What is the LEEP procedure?

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) is a treatment method for abnormal precancerous areas and early small cancerous areas on the cervix. In this procedure, a small wire loop is used to remove abnormal areas from the cervix. After the procedure is done the doctor will seal your blood vessels to prevent bleeding.

What is Dilation and Curettage?

Dilation and curettage are procedures used to diagnose conditions such as heavy bleeding or to remove the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion. It’s done as a daycare procedure under short anesthesia.

What is pelvic laparoscopy?

Pelvic laparoscopy is done to examine the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and nearby organs by a slender camera by putting a small cut in the abdomen. Diagnostic pelvic laparoscopy is done to find the causes of pelvic, abdominal pain, and cause for infertility, examine tissue mass, confirm endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease, look for blockage of the fallopian tubes, etc.

What is Conization?

Conization is also called cone biopsy as it involves the removal of a cone-shaped section of abnormal tissue for testing. It is an inpatient procedure and the risks include abnormal vaginal bleeding, increased chance of preterm deliveries, and narrowing of the cervix which can result in infertility, but it is very rare.

What is Ovarian Cystectomy?

Ovarian cystectomy is a minimal surgical procedure done to remove a cyst from the ovary. It only uses a few small incisions in your lower abdomen. Cysts in women are very common and usually, they do not cause any symptoms. If the cyst causes any pain, infertility then it needs to be removed surgically.

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