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Hospital Procedures
HysterectomyONLY for patients who have completed childbearing Ovary removal or sparing will be discussed prior to surgery May be the treatment of choice for:
Trans Vaginal Hysterectomy (TVH)TVH is a procedure in which the uterus is surgically removed through the vaginal opening. No abdominal incision is necessary. This procedure is less invasive than the traditional abdominal hysterectomy. Dr. Reddy has the training and the experience to perform this proceudre with the use of a DaVinici Robot. Known as a robot-assisted total hysterectomy (RATH), this form of TVH is the least invasive with the fastest recovery time. Recovery:
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH)TAH is performed through an abdominal incision and involves removal of the uterus. Recovery:
Dilation and Curretage (D&C)Dilation and curettage is an outpatient procedure during which the cervix is dilated (opened) and uterine contents are removed under general anesthesia. This procedure is indicated for abnormal pregnancy evacuation as well as abnormal menstrual bleeding refractory to medical management during the reproductive or menopausal years. Recovery:
Cold Knife Conization (CKC)Cold knife conization is an outpatient procedure during which a cone shaped specimen of the cervix is removed under general anesthesia. This procedure is indicated for treatment of cervical dysplasia to prevent progression to cervical cancer. Recovery:
LaparoscopyLaparoscopy is an outpatient procedure during which the pelvis is visualized and abnormalities of the ovaries/fallopian tubes may be treated under general anesthesia. Recovery:
BTLA bilateral tubal ligation is an out-patient procedure that results in permanent sterilization. Recovery:
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