What surgeries do OB GYN perform?

The following are common GYN procedures and surgeries our physicians perform:

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Adhesiolysis. This is also called lysis of adhesions.
Cervical (Cone) Biopsy.
Colporrhaphy.
Colposcopy.
Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Endometrial Ablation.
Endometrial or Uterine Biopsy.
Fluid-Contrast Ultrasound (FCUS)

What is minor Gynaecological surgery?

Minor Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Biopsy of Skin Lesions. Colposcopy (evaluation of abnormal pap smears) and Cervical Biopsy. Endometrial Ablation Procedure (to control heavy, prolonged vaginal bleeding) Endometrial Biopsy. Hysteroscopy (Technique used to look inside the uterus)

What is a pregnancy doctor called?

Obstetricians
Obstetricians. An obstetrician (OB) is a doctor who has special training in women’s health and pregnancy. OB doctors specialize in both caring for women during pregnancy and labor, and delivering their babies.

Does gynecologist do surgery?

Gynecologic surgery is surgery on any part of a woman’s reproductive system, including the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Gynecologic surgeons often do procedures on a woman’s urinary tract as well, including the bladder.

Why is it called gynecology?

Etymology. The word “gynaecology” comes from the oblique stem (γυναικ-) of the Greek word γυνή (gyne) semantically attached to “woman”, and -logia, with the semantic attachment “study”.

What is meant by lysis?

2. mobilization of an organ by division of restraining adhesions. 3. gradual abatement of the symptoms of a disease. lysis. n. pl. 1. Biochemistry The dissolution or destruction of cells, such as blood cells or bacteria, as by the action of a specific lysin that disrupts the cell membrane.

What is lysis of adhesions?

Understanding Lysis of Adhesions. Lysis of adhesions is a surgery to cut bands of tissue that form between organs. These bands are called adhesions. They are often caused by scar tissue that formed after an earlier surgery. Adhesions can connect organs to each other. This can cause severe pain and stop organs from working well.

What is tumor lysis syndrome?

Tumor lysis syndrome is a clinical situation which occurs with the lysis of malignant cells and causes metabolic abnormalities that threatens life. Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of laser suture lysis in patients with high intraocular pressure (IOP) after trabeculectomy.