At Mary Washington Healthcare, we care about the health of women in our
community. Our hospitals and specialty practices are here to take care
of women's health needs at every stage of their lives.
Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery at Stafford Hospital
Each year, the expert surgeons at Stafford Hospital carry out hundreds
of minimally-invasive gynecological surgeries to treat a range of conditions,
including:
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Ovarian cysts and masses
Pelvic organ prolapse
Stress urinary incontinence
Endometriosis
Uterine fibroids
Pelvic pain
Infertility (due to detached fallopian tubes)
Patients with these conditions may undergo a laparoscopic surgery, which
uses much smaller incisions than traditional surgery. Stafford Hospital
offers the following laparoscopic procedures:
Hysterectomy
Tubal ligation
Tubal reversal
Ovarian cyst removal
Performing these procedures using minimally-invasive approaches offers
several benefits over traditional surgery. These can include:
Less pain after surgery
Minimal scarring
Shorter recovery time
Lower risk of infection
Some patients who undergo a laparoscopic procedure can return home the
same day—this depends how you are doing and what your surgeon thinks
about your recovery.
Nationally Recognized for Quality and Safety
We really care about giving the best gynecological care at Stafford Hospital.
Only three hospitals in Virginia have earned the title of “Center
of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG)”, and we’re
one of them. This title is given by the Surgical Review Corporation.
Programs that earn this designation must:
Adhere to the highest standards of excellence when performing minimally-invasive
gynecological surgeries
Always work to improve patient safety
Verify compliance with a rigorous site inspection
Meet strict requirements about how many surgeries are done each year, what
tools and equipment are used, how patients are taught about their condition,
the quality of outcomes, and more
Making our patients feel comfortable and safe is the most important thing
at Stafford Hospital. If you're getting gynecologic care here, you'll
be in a calm, clean, and relaxing place that helps you get better. It
doesn't matter what kind of procedure you're having – we make sure
you have a special experience in a place that's private and close to home.
To find a COEMIG-certified physician, call MWHC Health Link at
540.741.1404.
Treating Gynecological Cancer
Women with uterine and other gynecologic cancers can now undergo complex
surgical procedures close to home. Cancers that occur in different areas
of the pelvis, such as cervical, endometrial, or ovarian cancers are defined
as gynecologic cancers. These types of cancer can spread through the bloodstream
or lymphatic system. According to the CDC, 71,000 women are diagnosed
with a gynecologic cancer each year in the United States. Gynecologic
cancers have several possible treatments, including hormone therapy, radiation
therapy, and chemotherapy. The most common treatment is the surgical removal
of the uterus, known as a hysterectomy.
Minimally-invasive GYN surgery can also be used for:
Suspicious lumps – Most lumps near or on the ovaries can be removed
with a minimally-invasive approach. Once removed, our pathology team evaluates
the mass under a microscope to determine if it is a cancer.
Challenging hysterectomies – We can now offer minimally-invasive
surgeries to patients whose medical conditions or previous surgical history
would have required a more invasive procedure.
Advances in equipment and techniques now allow hysterectomies to be performed
with tiny abdominal incisions through which the surgeon works with the
aid of miniature cameras with microscopes, tiny fiber-optic flashlights,
high-definition monitors, and specialized precision tools.
Advanced minimally-invasive surgery is frequently a suitable choice for
women dealing with gynecologic cancers and other complex conditions. This
approach leads to shorter hospital stays and significant reductions in
both postoperative discomfort and scarring. Our surgeon will collaborate
closely with you and your OB/GYN to assess whether this procedure is the
safest and most suitable surgical option for your condition.
These surgeons work collaboratively with Mary Washington Healthcare credentialed
medical and radiation oncologists, as well as OB/GYN physicians to determine
the most appropriate plan of care.
MWHC Cancer Nurse Navigators
If you've been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer, the MWHC Cancer Nurse
Navigator Program is here to assist you in figuring out your next steps.
Call one of our Cancer Navigators at
540.741.1769 to discuss the minimally-invasive surgical treatment options available
at Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals.
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