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MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGIC PROCEDURES

With continual advances in medical science the advent of minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy has brought big benefits to patients in Atlanta. Women who require gynecologic procedures now have less invasive, safer and more acceptable options to traditionally painful and serious surgery.

At the forefront of these new minimally invasive procedures is Nathan Mordel, M.D., board certified OB/ GYN and founder of Atlanta Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center, LLC (AMIGS) at Piedmont Hospital. Dr. Mordel offers the latest techniques in gynecologic and urogynecologic surgery, and in addition to these minimally invasive surgical procedures, Dr. Mordel offers on-site vaginal ultrasound evaluation of pelvic organs and urodynamics testing of bladder dysfunction.

Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH)
Hysterectomy is the second most common major operation performed in the United States today, second only to caesarean section. LSH is an alternative procedure to more invasive abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies for women who suffer from fibroids, endometriosis and persistent bleeding. LSH is a sutureless, bloodless and less painful procedure. Candidates for this surgery have a clean pap-smears history, are at a low risk for STD’s and are free of genital cancer.

LSH, an outpatient surgery, requires only three tiny laparoscopic abdominal incisions. In fact, most patients go home the same day and resume all activities within a couple of weeks. By removing only the uterus through a special device called a morcellator, leaving the cervix, its attachments and blood and nerve supply intact, LSH helps avoid complications such as pelvic floor problems including sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel symptoms, infections and surgical menopause, dramatically reducing the physical and psychological effects of the traditional surgery. When indicated, additional procedures may be accomplished using the same tiny incisions including removal of ovaries and tubes and correction of coexisting incontinence or bladder/bowel sagging.

Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Placement (TVT) and Stress Incontinence
It's estimated that 13 million people suffer from urinary incontinence and 50 - 60% of these cases are diagnosed as stress incontinence. A national study showed that, due to embarrassment or the belief that incontinence is inevitable, women take an average of 9 years to tell their doctors. TVT is a procedure that treats stress incontinence. It's an outpatient procedure performed in about 30 minutes, and through a small half-inch vaginal incision, permanent mesh-like tape is placed in a hammock fashion underneath the bladder neck. The mesh-like tape remains as a permanent sling under the urethra, preventing incontinence when straining or coughing. TVT has an 86% complete success rate with less than 5% failure.

Patients who have received treatment for sudden urine loss say that it is great to leave behind the tense moments worrying about accidents and embrace a new found freedom.

Laparoscopic Correction Of Pelvic Floor And Organ Prolapse And Sagging
When the natural mesh-like tissue and ligaments that hold pelvic structure in place begin to fail, the resulting pelvic prolapse (fascia) can be corrected by using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. After childbearing, heavy physical occupation or traditional hysterectomy a large percentage of women suffer from pelvic floor relaxation. Such drooping occurs mainly into or through the vaginal space. This process can cause a variety of symptoms, including vaginal bulging/fullness, pelvic pressure/pain, urinary incontinence, and more. Generally the approach to treatment for mild pelvic floor relaxation is exercises (Kegels), including biofeedback and electrical stimulation but moderate or severe pelvic floor dysfunction is usually treated surgically.

Dr. Mordel offers corrective outpatient surgeries, such as Paravaginal Repair and Vaginal Cuff Suspension, using a minimally invasive, laparoscopic approach. With three tiny incisions, zoom cameras, special instruments and permanent sutures, the sagging pelvic tissues are returned to their normal anatomic position. Laparoscopic correction of pelvic floor prolapse is usually an outpatient procedure with a short recovery period of about 2 weeks.

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