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When you have a gynecological condition, sometimes a surgical procedure is the best treatment to resolve the problem and heal your body. The physicians and nurse practitioners at Capital Women's Care Howard County provide minimally invasive surgeries whenever possible to help improve and protect your health.
At Capital Women’s Care of Howard County, our specially trained medical team includes gynecologic surgeons who are highly trained in the most effect, advanced, and safest gynecologic surgery procedures, including these minimally invasive techniques.
We understand that gynecologic surgery is very personal. It can be an overwhelming or isolating process. Our care team is here for you during every step. We work closely with you to ensure that you always feel supported, empowered with information and comfortable.
Many non-cancerous (benign) gynecologic conditions can be treated with surgery, such as heavy periods, endometriosis, fibroids and more. Traditional (open) surgery uses a large incision to access the uterus to treat the conditions.
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The doctors at Capital Women’s Care offer a variety of minimally invasive surgeries, some of which can be performed in our state of the art office surgical suite. The procedures we offer include:
A hysterectomy is a procedure to remove your uterus and, if necessary, your ovaries and fallopian tubes. This procedure can be performed laparoscopically through very few small incisions in your abdomen or your doctor can access and remove your uterus through your vagina.
A myomectomy is a procedure to remove fibroids from your uterus.
Endometrial ablation is a treatment that destroys the lining of your uterus by applying heat or freezing it. It’s an effective treatment for heavy periods and can reduce new growth of uterine fibroids and polyps.
An ovarian cystectomy is a procedure to remove an ovarian cyst from your ovary.
Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure where your doctor uses a tool called a hysteroscope to look inside your uterus. This procedure is often performed to diagnose and treat conditions like polyps and fibroids. It can also be used to diagnose hyperplasia or cance
Laparoscopic salpingectomy is a minimally invasive procedure where both fallopian tubes are removed. This is permanent birth control and is not reversible.
Minimally invasive surgeries offer a variety of benefits, including:
