The da Vinci Surgical System is an advanced robotic platform that allows surgeons to perform complex procedures with great precision. da Vinci procedures are performed with minimally-invasive techniques that minimize scarring and pain during recovery. Compared to traditional surgery, a da Vinci procedure can offer a higher success rate and a shorter recovery time.

During this outpatient procedure, a doctor withdraws amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman's uterus. This is the fluid that surrounds the developing baby. It contains cells and chemicals related to the baby's development.

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This outpatient procedure is a series of long-lasting injections of botulinum toxin (commonly referred to by the brand name BOTOX® administered into the muscle of the bladder wall to control the spasms that result in overactive bladder. The injections are performed through a cystoscope, a thin viewing telescope equipped with a light and camera that is inserted through the urethra. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes to perform.

This is the delivery of a baby through an incision in your belly. Some c-sections are planned ahead of time. Some are done because of an emergency.

This procedure, which takes about ten to fifteen minutes to perform, is a visual examination of the cervix with a microscopic viewing device called a colposcope. It may be performed in conjunction with a biopsy or other procedure.

During this outpatient procedure, typically performed after an abnormal Pap smear, the physician collects a tissue sample from the cervix so that the cells can be examined under a microscope. In some cases, a biopsy may be performed to remove precancerous lesions or larger areas of abnormal tissue.

Contraception is the voluntary prevention of pregnancy. Men and women can choose from a variety of reliable methods to prevent conception. Choosing the right birth control can depend on several factors, including effectiveness, cost, protection against disease, and personal preference. Contraception is intended to prevent undesired pregnancy and not to protect against STDs. Condoms may help prevent disease transmission.

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This procedure is used to freeze and destroy abnormal cells in the cervix. Cryosurgery is a common treatment for precancerous cells, a condition known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

This procedure looks inside your bladder. Your doctor uses a viewing device called a "cystoscope." There are two types of cystoscopes. Flexible scopes are used only for viewing. Rigid scopes also have a channel to pass small instruments through.

This minimally-invasive procedure, performed with the da Vinci Surgical System, is used to remove a diseased uterus. In some cases, the surgeon may also have to remove the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes or surrounding lymph nodes.

This minimally-invasive procedure, performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System, is used to remove one or more noncancerous tumors from the wall of the uterus.

This minimally-invasive procedure, performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System, is used to treat bladder cancer by removing all or part of the bladder. In men, treatment may also require removal of the lymph nodes, prostate and seminal vesicles. In women, treatment may also require removal of the surrounding lymph nodes, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

This minimally-invasive procedure, performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System, is used to restore a collapsed vagina. In this procedure, a surgical mesh support is anchored to the sacrum and attached to the outside of the vagina, restoring the vagina to its normal position.

This minimally-invasive procedure, performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System, is used to restore a uterus that has fallen into or pushed through the vagina. During this procedure, a surgical mesh support is inserted and attached to lift the uterus into its normal position.

In this outpatient procedure, a small tool called a curette is used to remove tissue from inside the uterus. Dilation and curettage is often used to obtain a biopsy in cases of heavy menstruation or postmenopausal bleeding or to clear tissue that may be left after a miscarriage or delivery. The procedure usually takes about 15 to 30 minutes.

During this procedure, which takes about 30 minutes to complete, the physician uses heated saline to destroy the endometrial lining of the uterus. This procedure is an effective method for the treatment of abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially heavy menstrual bleeding.

This outpatient procedure is used to treat abnormal vaginal bleeding by destroying the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. It takes about 30 minutes to complete.

This diagnostic procedure is used to collect a small tissue sample from the endometrium, the layer of tissue that lines the uterus, so that the cells can be examined under a microscope. Endometrial biopsy is performed on an outpatient basis, and takes about 5 to 15 minutes to complete.

This outpatient procedure is used to treat abnormal vaginal bleeding by destroying the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. It takes about 30 minutes to complete.

During this procedure, which takes about 30 minutes to complete, the physician uses a radiofrequency device to destroy the endometrial lining of the uterus. This procedure is an effective method for the treatment of abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially heavy menstrual bleeding.

This procedure is an injection of anesthetic through the lower back. This injection numbs the lower abdomen, blocking the pain of childbirth. A patient who has been given an epidural will remain awake and alert. The patient will still have the ability to push to deliver the baby.

This is a small cut you may need when you give birth. It makes the opening of your vagina larger. It speeds up delivery. It helps your baby come out without tearing your vagina. And if a baby is stuck inside you, it makes space for forceps or an extractor.

This lets your surgeon examine and treat problems of organs in your pelvic area. It's done with a viewing device called a "laparoscope."

This treatment involves using synthetic or natural hormones to replace the hormones a womans body no longer makes after menopause. Hormones can be given through pills, skin creams or gels, or through patches placed on the skin. Hormones can also be delivered through vaginal creams, rings and tablets.

This surgery removes the uterus. That's also known as the "womb." Other organs may be removed, too. Let's learn about the basic types of hysterectomy, and why they are done.

This diagnostic procedure is a fluoroscopic x-ray exam used to identify problems in the uterus and fallopian tubes that may be causing infertility or to confirm that the tubes are completely blocked after a hysteroscopic tubal occlusion procedure. This outpatient procedure takes about 15-20 minutes to perform.

This outpatient procedure is used to examine and in some cases treat abnormalities in the lining of the uterus. The procedure is performed with a lighted viewing instrument called a hysteroscope.

During this procedure, the physician inserts a flexible plastic and copper Paragard® intrauterine device through the cervix and positions it within the uterus. Once in place, the Paragard® IUD will continuously release a small amount of copper into the womb. The ParaGard® IUD is an effective method of birth control, and can be left in the uterus for up to ten years.

During this procedure, the physician inserts a flexible, plastic Mirena® intrauterine device through the cervix and positions it within the uterus. Once in place, the Mirena® IUD will release a small amount of progesterone (a contraceptive hormone) into the womb for a period of up to five years. The Mirena® IUD is an effective method of birth control, and it is also commonly used to control abnormal menstrual bleeding. It can also be used to treat endometrial hyperplasia and to protect the uterus in postmenopausal women who require estrogen replacement therapy.

This outpatient procedure reshapes or reduces the size of the labia minora, commonly called the inner lips of the vagina. These are the flaps of skin on both sides of the vaginal canal. Some women have large, protruding or irregularly-shaped labia minora, and this can be uncomfortable and may cause a woman to feel self-conscious. Labiaplasty can give the labia an appearance that a woman believes is more standard.

This minimally-invasive procedure is used to remove a uterus through one small incision in the navel. A LESS hysterectomy has fewer incision sites than traditional open or laparoscopic procedures and will provide a better cosmetic outcome for the patient.

This minimally-invasive procedure is used to remove the uterus through small incisions in the abdomen while leaving the cervix and ovaries intact.

This outpatient procedure is used to remove abnormal areas of tissue from the cervix. The procedure typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be stressful. But with proper care and management, you can stay healthy and deliver a healthy baby. In many cases, gestational diabetes goes away on its own after the mother gives birth.

This minimally-invasive procedure is designed to provide support for the urethra to prevent accidental urine leaks. The urethra is the canal that urine flows through when it leaves the bladder. During the procedure, the surgeon implants a strip of surgical tape inside the body to cradle the urethra. The surgery takes about 30 minutes to complete. It may be performed in combination with other procedures.

This outpatient procedure is used to remove one or more fibroids – growths that commonly develop along the walls of the uterus. The procedure is performed with the aid of a specialized device called a hysteroscope, which is inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. The hysteroscope contains a light, camera and a cutting instrument called a morcellator.

This outpatient procedure is used to remove one or more fibroids growths that commonly develop along the walls of the uterus. The procedure is performed with the aid of a specialized device called a resectoscope, which is inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. The resectoscope contains a light, camera and a wire loop or other cutting instrument.

This surgery removes a growth (called a "fibroid") from the wall of your uterus. That's the organ we also call the "womb."

This minimally-invasive surgical procedure is performed to remove a cyst that has developed on an ovary. It is performed with the aid of a lighted viewing telescope, called a laparoscope, and is performed in an outpatient setting.

The simple, in-office screening procedure is used to identify the presence of abnormal cells on the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The Pap test can be used to detect precancerous cells and cervical cancer. It takes only a few minutes to perform.

This outpatient surgery helps restore the area between the vaginal opening and the anus. This area is called the perineum. It can stretch and tear when a woman delivers a baby. It can also be surgically cut to widen the vagina as the baby is born, a procedure called an episiotomy. This procedure can repair excess skin and looseness of the vaginal opening that results from a poorly-healed cut or tear of the perineum.

This scan lets doctors see inside your body. A PET scan is different from an MRI or a CT scan, because it shows how your organs and systems are working. It can give doctors a clear view of some types of cancer cells, which show up brightly on a PET scan. It can also help doctors diagnose other disorders throughout your body.

This outpatient procedure is used to remove one or more polyps growths that commonly develop along the walls of the uterus. The procedure is performed with the aid of a specialized device called a resectoscope, which is inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. The resectoscope contains a light, camera and a wire loop or other cutting instrument.

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Physical activity is good for everyone. And that's true for women who are pregnant, too. If you're pregnant, staying active can help you feel more comfortable. It may reduce the risk of complications. Here are some tips for staying active during your pregnancy.

This minimally-invasive procedure is used to remove both the uterus and the cervix through small incisions in the abdomen.

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This procedure, commonly called “having ones tubes tied,” is performed to block the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. It is performed with the aid of a lighted viewing telescope, called a laparoscope, and usually takes about 30 minutes to complete.

This procedure, commonly called "having ones tubes tied," is performed to block the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. It is performed with the aid of a lighted viewing telescope, called a laparoscope, and usually takes about 30 minutes to complete.

This procedure, commonly called “having ones tubes tied,” is performed to block the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. It is performed with the aid of a lighted viewing telescope, called a laparoscope, and usually takes about 30 minutes to complete.