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.

• 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.