Thanks to modern advances in technology and ongoing research in surgery, many surgical procedures can now be performed in a “minimally invasive” manner, meaning incisions are smaller and recovery is quicker. The procedures below are used to treat endometriosis, congenital abnormalities, pelvic adhesions, pelvic pain, fibroids, and other diagnoses. Common minimally invasive surgical techniques include:

Hysteroscopy: This surgical procedure uses a slender, light-transmitting telescope, called a hysterscope, to view and operate inside the uterus. The purpose is to create a uterine cavity best suited for embryo transplantation and/or pregnancy.
Laparoscopy: This form of minimally invasive surgery uses a laparoscope to view inside the abdomen and pelvis. The laparoscope allows surgeons to perform procedures without making major incisions that can lead to long recovery times. Common laparoscopic procedures include tubal repair, ovarian cystectomy, lysis of adhesions, and treatment of endometriosis.