Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) provides effective treatment with minimal impact on your daily life by reducing incision size and limiting damage to healthy tissue. You can expect faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes.
Dr. Jennifer Moreira of ThriveOB and Women's Wellness in Barrington, Illinois, specializes in minimally invasive approaches to common gynecologic surgeries while balancing the priorities central to your life, health history, and reproductive goals.
Let’s examine MIGS and your surgical options. Contact us directly to learn more and to find the best solutions to your gynecologic needs.
Some of the female reproductive conditions that can be treated with minimally invasive surgeries include:
Typically, surgical solutions are considered only after more conservative treatments fail to produce adequate relief.
Any surgery that attempts to reduce the impact on the patient can be considered minimally invasive. Open surgery was once the standard because the surgeon needed to see directly to complete the procedure.
Now, contemporary cameras and digital imaging make it possible to conduct surgery without a direct line of sight into the body. Specialized surgical tools require smaller incisions, too. Let’s look at three classes of minimally invasive techniques commonly referred to as MIGS.
Cameras and tools can access the uterus without incisions at all. These techniques are built around the hysteroscope, a lighted device that’s placed through the vagina and cervix. Principally a diagnostic tool, hysteroscopic techniques can also support polyp removal and treatment of some abnormal bleeding conditions.
Similar to a hysteroscope, the laparoscope’s design optimizes it for use through tiny keyhole incisions. Adding special tools and laparoscopic techniques expands the surgeon’s ability to treat many conditions without using large incisions.
Robotic control adds layers of precision unmatched by the surgeon’s hand. While the physician remains in control, 3-D imaging and computer-assisted oversight provide safeguards and precise movements to further enhance the benefits of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
When you’re eligible for a MIGS procedure, you can expect:
Many MIGS procedures are performed as outpatient surgeries, without the need for a hospital stay. You’re discharged the day of your procedure, and you recover at home.
While there’s no single-best option for every patient, MIGS is the way to go when you’re a candidate. Contact ThriveOB and Women's Wellness to learn more and discuss your needs with Dr. Moreira. Call us at 847-868-2908 to book your visit today.
