Common Gynecologic Procedures

Take a look at the brief description of these common procedures to get a snapshot of information. Our physicians can provide a consult to discuss these in more detail.

• Colposcopy
  Examination of the cervix following an abnormal pap smear with a microscope to detect any abnormalities
• LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
  An outpatient procedure which removes part of the cervix that has been affected by precancerous cells
• Endometrial biopsy
  An office procedure in which the endometrium is sampled
• Endometrial ablation
  A minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed on women who have excessive menstrual bleeding or dysfunctional uterine bleeding to remove the lining of the uterus
• Hysteroscopy
  A minimally invasive procedure in which the uterine cavity is evaluated with a small camera and surgery performed if necessary
• Hysterectomy
  The surgical removal of the uterus, this can be performed in a variety of ways depending on several factors.
• Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
  Minimally invasive surgery in which the pelvis is evaluated laparoscopically and the uterus and cervix are removed through the vagina
• Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH)
  Minimally invasive surgery in which the uterus is morcellated and removed
• Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH)
  Minimally invasive surgery in which the uterus and cervix are removed laparoscopically
• Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH)
  Removal of the uterus and cervix through an abdominal incision
• Total Vaginal Hysterectomy (TVH)
  Removal of the uterus and cervix through the vagina
• Transvaginal or Transobturator Taping (TVT, TOT)
  An outpatient procedure to treat stress urinary incontinence by placing a sling to support the bladder neck
• Tubal Ligation: laparoscopic, hysteroscopic
  Permanent sterilization by surgical occlusion of the fallopian tube