
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.
Each year, the expert surgeons at Stafford Hospital carry out hundreds
of minimally-invasive gynecological surgeries to treat a range of conditions,
including:
Patients with these conditions may undergo a laparoscopic surgery, which uses much smaller incisions than traditional surgery. Stafford Hospital offers the following laparoscopic procedures:
Performing these procedures using minimally-invasive approaches offers several benefits over traditional surgery. These can include:
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.
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:
Under the direction of Kurian Thott, MD, Stafford Hospital’s gynecological surgery program first earned COEMIG designation in 2014 and was recertified in 2017 and 2020. More information about the Surgical Review Corporation’s accreditation programs are available here.
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.
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:
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.
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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