Division of Gynecology
The Division of Gynecology, part of the OB/GYN Department, offers exceptional patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Surgical treatment for ovarian cysts, endometriosis, fibroids and more
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Expert Gynecologic Surgeons
Some people wait to seek help for conditions like heavy menstrual periods, pelvic pain and other gynecologic-related issues. Symptoms from these conditions can affect your quality of life. There’s no need to wait to seek care.
The Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is here to help. We are skilled in treating these conditions.
Our entire care team takes the time to listen to your concerns, discuss your care options and provide you with the right guidance so we can build a care plan personalized to your needs.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
We offer innovative surgical treatments. We focus on providing effective minimally invasive surgery options. Compared to traditional, open surgery with a larger incision, minimally invasive surgery typically offers these advantages:
- Smaller incisions (cuts)
- Lower levels of pain
- Shorter hospital stays
- Faster return to activities of daily living
Your care team will work with you to determine if you are a candidate for minimally invasive surgery.
Conditions We Treat
We often treat these and other conditions with minimally invasive surgery:
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic pain
- Suspected pelvic adhesive disease
- Uterine fibroids
BIDMC brings together different medical experts to offer several coordinated specialty care programs to address your gynecologic health:
Minimally Invasive Procedures We Offer
Our specialists offer a wide variety of minimally invasive procedures, including:
- Hysteroscopic and laparoscopic or robotic isthmocele repairs (uterine defect repairs)
- Hysteroscopic uterine septum revisions (uterine septum repair)
- Hysteroscopic, laparoscopic and robotic myomectomies (removal of fibroids)
- Laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomies (removal of the uterus)
- Minimally invasive, permanent birth control (tubal ligation)
- Robotic tubal reanastamoses (reversal of tubal sterilization)
More About Gynecologic Surgery
Hysteroscopic Gynecological Surgery
Hysteroscopy is a procedure to examine the inside of the uterus (womb). The hysteroscope is a thin instrument with a camera lens and a light source. Your doctor places the hysteroscope into the vagina, through the cervix and into the uterus using specialized imaging. Once through the cervix, the camera can view the entire uterine cavity and evaluate any potential abnormalities.
There are some hysteroscopic procedures that your doctor can perform in the office. During the procedure, you can watch the surgeon’s progress on the TV monitor, if you wish.
Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery
Laparoscopy is a procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without making large incisions. A laparoscope is a long lens with a small video camera and light source.
During the procedure, your doctor makes small incisions (cuts) in your abdomen, then inserts the laparoscope into an incision. We use a specialized viewing monitor to see inside the body and check for abnormalities.
Robot-assisted Gynecologic Surgery
Robotic surgery is another type of minimally invasive approach. In robotic surgery, we make a few small incisions — similar to laparoscopy. The robot and its instruments feature a magnified, 3D high-definition vision system and special, wristed instruments. These offer your doctor improved range of motion and surgical precision.
Get details on how to prepare for your gynecologic surgery.
Meet the Team
Our advanced gynecologic surgeons work as a team with specially-trained advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and administrators to care for patients who are medically complex and/or have particularly complex surgical issues.
Additional Services
Your gynecologist works with providers throughout the BIDMC care network to ensure that you receive comprehensive care. Explore other providers who may be involved in your care.
