The last decade has seen tremendous advances in the field of minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery in gynecology and reproductive medicine. As a result of new instrumentation and technologies available to the advanced gynecologic laparoscopist, hysterectomies, and other major surgeries can often be avoided without compromising the effectiveness of treatments.
At IVFMD, our physicians have contributed to the advancement of operative gynecology, as well as microsurgical laparoscopy, and are proactively educating international colleagues in these techniques. Our teaching video – produced by the Ethicon Endosurgical Division of Johnson and Johnson – is being used worldwide to help familiarize other physicians with this technique.
One of the many surgical advances pioneered by our physicians utilizes microsurgical techniques. A thin telescope is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision, providing a direct look into the abdominal cavity. The advantages of a laparoscopy, as compared to more invasive surgeries, include:
IVFMD proudly offers outpatient laparoscopic procedures for treatments including:
A hysteroscope is a thin, telescope-like instrument that is inserted into the uterus through the vagina and cervix and allows the surgeon to visualize and treat some abnormalities inside the uterus. In the area of hysteroscopy, our physicians frequently perform:
Through our affiliation with South Florida’s premier hospitals – including Baptist Health Systems, Memorial Health Systems, and HCA Health Systems– we are able to offer comprehensive package arrangements to patients who are not covered by health care insurance and those coming to IVFMD for medical care from out of town.
Always get a second opinion. To preserve the uterus, we offer reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive procedures.
Fertility surgery is recommended when structural issues in the reproductive system, like fibroids or scar tissue, are preventing pregnancy or affecting fertility treatments. It's often suggested after other fertility methods haven’t been successful.
Most fertility surgeries are minimally invasive, like laparoscopy, and are done under anesthesia. While some discomfort can be expected during recovery, pain is typically manageable with medications, and patients often resume normal activities within a week.
Recovery times vary depending on the procedure. Minimally invasive surgeries, like laparoscopies, often have a recovery period of 1-2 weeks, while more complex surgeries may require longer recovery.
Yes, fertility surgery can increase the chances of pregnancy by resolving issues like blocked tubes, fibroids, or endometriosis. Success rates depend on the condition being treated and the overall health of the patient.
At IVFMD, our fertility specialists can evaluate your health to see if minimally invasive fertility surgery is the best option for you. Schedule your consultation at one of our fertility clinics in Boca Raton, Cooper City, Jupiter, Miami, Naples, or Viera, FL.
