Gynecological surgery refers to surgery on the
female reproductive system usually performed by
gynecologists. It includes procedures for
benign conditions,
cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal b ...
,
infertility
Infertility is the inability of a person, animal or plant to reproduce by natural means. It is usually not the natural state of a healthy adult, except notably among certain eusocial species (mostly haplodiploid insects). It is the normal st ...
, and incontinence.
Gynecological surgery may occasionally be performed for optional or
cosmetic purposes, such as
hymenoplasty or
labiaplasty.
Gynecologic Procedures
Following are different types of Gynecologic Procedures-
* Cervical Cryosurgery
* Colposcopy
* Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
* Hysteroscopy
* LEEP Procedure
* Pelvic Laparoscopy
Gynecologic Procedures
Gynecological surgery includes:
* Removal of ovarian cyst
* surgical contraception, and
* Hysterectomy
Technology Development
With the advancement of technology there has been robot-assisted surgery in many areas.
It helps in avoiding extra testing and other instruments.
Gynecologic Procedures
References
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