Miniminally Invasive Surgery
Laproscopic Hysterectomy – Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
A laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive alternative to the more traditional total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). In place of open surgery and a large, five-inch abdominal incision, the laparoscopic procedure requires several small, dime-sized incisions. A doctor inserts a laparoscope (miniature camera) into one tiny incision to see the abdomen and laparoscopic surgical tools through two other small incisions. There are two laparoscopic alternatives for women: laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH), when the uterus is detached from the cervix and removed under view of the laparoscope, and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), when both the uterus and cervix are removed laparoscopically.
What are the benefits?
For many women, laparoscopic hysterectomy is a viable option with significant benefits, including:
Less scarring
Less pain
Lower risk of infection and bleeding
Less recovery time
How Long Has It Been Available in Indianapolis?
This minimally invasive alternative has been in existence for approximately 15 years, but hasn’t been widely available to women due mostly to a lack of trained physicians. Gregory J. Raff MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist with IU Women’s Healthcare and member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgeons and Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, has been performing the laparoscopic hysterectomy in Indianapolis for more than a year. He’s had over 10 years experience performing a wide range of minimally invasive procedures, including vaginal surgeries, operative hysteroscopy, sterilization (laparoscopic and Essure), endometrial ablation, diagnostic and operative laparoscopy. After extensive training in laparoscopic hysterectomy, Dr. Raff has also begun training other local physicians in the procedure.
For more information, or to see if the proceedure is an option for you, call today schedule an appointment – 317.944-8231.
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