Gynecological surgery explained

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:

• 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]

Notes and References

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