Benefits of Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery

The Hippocratic Oath states “First, do no harm.” It’s an oath we take as seriously as we can as doctors and surgeons. Laparoscopy is one invention that makes doing the least possible harm a reality.

This type of surgery is minimally invasive, meaning that our surgeons use various techniques to minimize any injury to the body, including making the smallest possible cuts needed. No longer do women need to have open abdominal surgeries that unfortunately have not only the longest recovery time, but a very large incision to the lower abdomen along the bikini line.

Our minimally invasive is also done on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home same-day and start to recover—while avoiding hospital surcharges for overnight care.

What to expect during pelvic floor prolapse surgery

When non-surgical treatments don’t provide relief, surgery is usually the best option for moderate-to-sever pelvic organ prolapse. It’s possible to surgically treat the prolapse with or without removing the uterus. Removing the uterus is an option for women beyond their childbearing years, but will have a longer recovery period.

The Ambulatory Surgical Center of Utah uses laparoscopic surgery, which requires general anesthesia, to create very small incisions in the abdomen. A long, thin surgical instrument with a small camera at the tip is then inserted. This allows surgeons to see a magnified view of the pelvic area while they perform surgery, rather than making a much larger, open incision. Most often, the prolapsed organ is returned to its original position and anchored with a synthetic material.

Benefits of laparoscopic surgery

While still considered major surgery, the minimally-invasive laparoscopic approach offers several advantages over a vaginal approach or traditional open abdominal surgery, including:

Less blood loss due to limited tissue disruption
Less scaring: Three small incisions versus four to six for open abdominal surgery
Same-day surgery versus a hospital stay which tends to be much more affordable
Improved cosmetic recovery with less scarring
Faster recovery and return to normal activities
Fewer complications than open or transvaginal surgery

Recovering after minimally-invasive surgery

Recovering from pelvic organ prolapse takes about two weeks. Your gynecological surgeon at ASCU may recommend limiting activities, such as lifting, exercise, and sexual activity, for about six weeks to promote healing.

Benefits of Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery

The Hippocratic Oath states “First, do no harm.” It’s an oath we take as seriously as we can as doctors and surgeons. Laparoscopy is one invention that makes doing the least possible harm a reality.

Our minimally invasive is also done on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home same-day and start to recover—while avoiding hospital surcharges for overnight care.

What to expect during pelvic floor prolapse surgery

Benefits of laparoscopic surgery

Recovering after minimally-invasive surgery

Gynecological Surgeons

Carrie Gordon, MD

Amber Vegh, MD

Alex Larson, MD

Scott Rynearson, DO