Procedures in the Office

Colposcopy: A way of looking at the cervix through a special magnifying device to look for abnormalities. This is done when you have abnormal cells noted on a pap smear, to determine to what degree of abnormality cells are to proceed with the correct treatment.

Cryotherapy: Application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue. When the pap smear or pathology is abnormal.

IUD: A type of birth control that is a small plastic device that is inserted and left inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Mirena is a five year treatment and Paragard is a ten year treatment.

EMB (endometrial biopsy): A small sample is extracted from the lining of the uterus. This procedure is for heavy bleeding/abnormal bleeding and abnormal ultrasound.

Implanon: A birth control device that is placed in the upper arm and this treatment lasts for three years.

Procedures in the Surgery Center

Cone Biopsy (CKC): A cone shaped wedge of tissue is removed from the cervix due to abnormal cells.

LEEP: A thin wire loop that cuts like a scalpel to remove a piece of the cervix due to abnormal cells.

D&C: A procedure used to diagnose or treat many conditions that cause abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

Hysteroscopy: A procedure used to diagnose abnormal bleeding or bleeding after menopause or infertility or to remove fibroids or polyps.

Laparoscopy: A procedure used to diagnose pelvic pain, masses, ectopic pregnancy and to perform bilateral tubal ligation (BTL).

TOT: Insertion of a bladder sling for urinary incontinence.

Endometrial Ablation: Destruction of the endometrial lining of the uterus, used mainly to treat abnormal bleeding.

Anterior/posterior repair-procedure to repair cystocele and rectocele.

Most procedures are done under general anesthesia for the exception of the LEEP, which is a local anesthesia.