There are also different methods for doing many procedures.
For pelvic procedures these include different ways for doctors
to access organs and tissues:
Endoscopic
surgery In laparoscopic surgery,
one or
more very
small
incisions are made in the abdomen.
Hysteroscopic procedures. Access is achieved through
the vagina and cervix (the neck of the uterus at the end
of the vaginal canal). More
information.
Laparotomy. Conventional surgery (also called cold
knife surgery) which is done with an incision through the
abdomen. More
information
Additionally, depending on circumstances procedures may be performed
with a wide variety of energy sources, including:
Heat (electrosurgery or diathermy)
Cold (cryosurgery)
Laser
Ultrasonic vibration (Harmonic scalpel)
We’ll always recommend the least invasive procedure that
can still deliver the optimal outcome for you.
