Inova offers advanced minimally invasive gynecologic treatments for many conditions and problems
Gone are the days when a woman must have a total hysterectomy to treat a gynecologic problem. Today, Inova Health System hospitals have many less-invasive treatment options for conditions ranging from fibroids and heavy bleeding to some gynecologic cancers. Even if your condition is best treated by a hysterectomy, newer techniques and sophisticated equipment mean less discomfort and a quicker recovery. Learn more about:
Inova's team of world-class physicians performs more minimally invasive and laparoscopic gynecologic procedures than any other healthcare provider in the Washington, D.C., region. No matter which Inova hospital a woman chooses for care, she has access to a full range of services and access to some of the best technology available.
There are many advantages to minimally invasive procedures
Inova's surgeons use the latest technology for all minimally invasive procedures. The surgeon makes small, pencil-sized holes in the body to insert tiny surgical tools and video cameras. The video camera provides a magnified view of the surgical site. You'll experience:
- Less blood loss
- Less impact on the body
- Less post-operative pain and discomfort
- Shorter or no hospital stay
- Quicker recovery time
- Earlier return to normal activity
- Very small incisions and scars
