Gynecological Surgery
When women look for a gynecologist, they look for someone they can trust, who has experience and expertise. At Morton Plant Hospital, we offer state-of-the-art facilities and leading-edge services, as well as postoperative care in a special inpatient unit dedicated to gynecological surgical patients.
Our gynecology surgeons offer the following surgical procedures:
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Colporrhaphy - surgical repair of the vagina
- Myomectomy - removal of fibroids
- Oophorectomy - removal of ovaries
- Salpingectomy - removal of fallopian tube
- Endometrial ablation - removal of uterine lining
- Dilation and curettage - dilation of the cervix and scraping of the lining of the uterus
Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
The following procedures and conditions can often be treated through minimally invasive surgery:
- Hysterectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Myomectomy
- Endometriosis
In the past, traditional gynecological surgery meant a large abdominal incision, extended hospital stay, increased blood loss and up to six weeks of recovery. Today, many surgical patients are candidates for robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System. This cutting edge robotic technology offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery of the past, and offers the following benefits:
- Less invasive procedure
- Lower blood loss
- Decreased risk of infection
- Smaller incisions and minimal scarring
- Less pain after surgery
- Shorter hospital stay (usually one night)
- Faster recovery
- Quicker return to normal activities
For more information or a physician referral, call (727) 462-7500.