Gynecologic Procedures
In Office Procedures
- Cryotherapy- freezing technique using liquid nitrogen to destroy abnormal tissue
- LEEP- a diagnostic and therapeutic removal of abnormal tissue from the cervix
- Endometrial/cervical/vulvar biopsies- taking a small portion of tissue for diagnosis
- Endometrial ablation- procedure where the lining of the uterus is destroyed so that it no longer sheds with the monthly cycle.
- Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization- tubal ligation done through the vagina, thus avoiding abdominal incisions
- Labiaplasty-repair of abnormally large labia
- IV sedation is available for some of our in office procedures
Operating Room Procedures
- Hysterectomy- robotic, lapascopic, vaginal or abdominal removal of the uterus are all available. Talk to your physician about the best approach for you
- Hysteroscopy-using a camera device to survey within the uterine cavity
- Dilation and currettage- removal of contents of the uterus, sometimes used for abnormal vaginal bleeding or in miscarriage
- Uterine polypectomy- often done with hysteroscopy to remove a uterine polyp
Referred to Other Providers
- Pelvic Support Defects (also known as prolapse)
- Colonoscopy- evaluation of the internal surfaces of the colon
- Hysterosalpingogram- radiology procedure to evaluate the uterine cavity and patency of fallopian tubes
- Cystoscopy/urodynamics- urologic procedures to evaluate voiding difficulties
- Mammogram and Breast Ultrasound- usual imaging modalities for breast screening or evaluation of abnormal findings
- Bone mineral densitometry (BMD)- determines the amount of bone and over time can track loss (and the risk of developing osteoporosis) by measuring radiation absorption by the skeleton.