Minimally Invasive Surgery
Your Minimally Invasive Surgical Specialists
Many women require minimally invasive surgery at some point in their lives to treat gynecological conditions and prevent future complications. At Total Women’s Health & Wellness Center in Decatur and Lithonia, Georgia, board-certified gynecologists Stephanie Carmichael, MD, and Andrea Johnson, MD, complete minimally invasive surgeries as needed for pelvic pain, endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, and much more. Examples of minimally invasive sterilization procedures include laparoscopic hysterectomies and laparoscopic tubal ligation, or having your tubes tied to prevent pregnancy. Your practitioner completes minimally invasive surgical care either in-office or at an outpatient surgical site.
What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?
The benefits of minimally invasive gynecological procedures vs. traditional surgeries include: Smaller incisions Reduced blood loss Less pain after the procedure Few complications Less scarring Shorter hospital stays Faster recovery Lower costs After minimally invasive gynecological surgery, you’ll likely go home the same day or the next morning.