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Gynecological surgery refers to surgery on the female reproductive system usually performed by gynecologists. It includes procedures for benign conditions, cancer, infertility, and incontinence.[1] 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-[2]

  • Cervical cryosurgery
  • Colposcopy
  • Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
  • Hysteroscopy
  • LEEP procedure
  • Pelvic laparoscopy

Gynecologic surgeries

Gynecological surgery includes:[medical citation needed]

  • Removal of ovarian cyst
  • surgical contraception, and
  • Hysterectomy

Technology development

With the advancement of technology there has been robot-assisted surgery in many areas.[3] It helps in avoiding extra testing and other instruments.[4]

References

  1. ^ Kelleher, C; Braude, P (1999). "Recent advances. Gynaecology". BMJ. 319 (7211): 689–692. doi:10.1136/bmj.319.7211.689. PMC 1116544. PMID 10480828.
  2. ^ "Procedures - Gynecology - UR Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology - University of Rochester Medical Center". urmc.rochester.edu. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  3. ^ Bankar, Gayatri R.; Keoliya, Ajay (15 September 2022). "Robot-Assisted Surgery in Gynecology". Cureus. doi:10.7759/cureus.29190. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  4. ^ "TheFutureIsNow: – The Advance News". theadvancenews.com. Retrieved 15 October 2022.


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