What is Minimal Access Surgery? A viable option for women with a variety of gynaecological conditions

Minimal Access Surgery is popularly called “Keyhole Surgery” as it requires no or only a few small incisions, rather than a large incision. In fact, some of these procedures can even be done on an outpatient basis. The goal is to manage each patient’s problems in a way that is unique to them & achieve an excellent outcome with ‘the least possible impact and disruption to their life.’
Physical benefits
Less stress on the body, smaller incisions, less pain, quicker recovery, less risk of infection, reduced scar tissue, early discharge, to name a few.
Psychological benefits
Physical benefits translate to psychological effect on the patient as well and hence ‘better health.’ Patients love to be able to have the surgery in the morning and quick restoration back to their routine life. So overall, it is less daunting for the patient and less burdensome on the loved ones.
Treatment offered at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital
Heavy Bleeding And Painful PeriodsOvarian CystsPelvic PainUterine FibroidsPost-Menopausal BleedingEndometriosisEctopic PregnancyFertility Enhancing Surgeries Etc
Types Of Minimal Access Surgery
Laparoscopy: The surgeon makes 3-4 small incisions l to insert a laparoscope: a small narrow tube with a camera and light source, and surgical instruments to access the surgical site.
Hysteroscopy: The surgeon inserts a narrow lit camera and instrument through the vagina to access the uterus with no incision.
Surgeries Performed Using Minimal Access Surgery
Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterusMyomectomy: Removal of fibroid & reconstruction of the uterusOvarian Cyst Removal Resection & Treatment Of Endometriosis removal of implants and scar tissue with the restoration of anatomy and functioning of organsPelvic Organ Prolapse reattachment and repositioning of prolapsed uterus Urinary Incontinence SurgeryCancer Staging / Cancer SurgeriesFertility Enhancing Surgeries Evaluation Of Uterus Before IVF
Future Of Gynecologic Surgery
Advancements are made almost every day to help make procedures more efficient, safer and even widen the scope of surgery options that can be offered to patients.
Dr Chitwan Dubey, Full-Time Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, said, “The potential is endless. However, we need to remember while technology is offering better tools to achieve our tasks, the best outcomes are still dependent on safe surgeons, great quality care and most importantly avoiding un-indicated surgery.”
Dr Chitwan Dubey, Full-Time Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital
Address: Hill Side Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai – 400076
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