Over six and a half million American women live with endometriosis—a reproductive health issue that occurs when cells similar to the lining inside your uterine cavity grow outside of the uterus. Severe pain in the pelvis and painful menstrual cramps are the hallmark symptoms of endometriosis, which can significantly impact your quality of life. The condition is also a common cause of infertility.
The endometriosis experts at Maiden Lane Medical in Manhattan, New York offer state-of-the-art minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for women with endometriosis to relieve your discomfort and preserve your fertility. Contact our practice today if you have any concerns about endometriosis or your reproductive health.
WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS SURGERY AND WHY IS IT NEEDED?
Surgery can be performed to improve endometriosis-related pain by removing the abnormal endometriosis tissue and scar tissue that forms as a result of the lesions. In most cases, endometriosis surgery is recommended when other less invasive treatments have failed to manage your pain.
Historically, a hysterectomy – removal of the uterus – was the surgical treatment option. However, with advances in medical technology and techniques, our surgeons offer radical resection. This procedure will remove abnormal endometriosis tissue while leaving your uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries intact.
Our expert surgeons can excise endometriosis laparoscopically. Depending on your needs, resection can be done with or without a hysterectomy.
HOW SERIOUS IS ENDOMETRIOSIS SURGERY?
All surgery should be taken seriously; even minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery carries risks. Our surgeons at Maiden Lane Medical perform all endometriosis surgery using laparoscopic techniques.
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that only requires a few small incisions. Your surgeon uses a laparoscope – a thin tube with a light and a camera on its tip – to see inside your body, along with other specially designed instruments to perform the procedure without making large incisions in your body.
In most cases, recovery from laparoscopy is shorter than it would be for a traditional open surgery. This means you can get back to your regular activities more rapidly. Laparoscopy also usually has a lower risk of infection and scarring. However, the time needed for recovery varies from patient to patient.
IS IT WORTH GETTING ENDOMETRIOSIS SURGERY?
When you live with severe endometriosis pain and other treatments haven’t helped — yes, endometriosis surgery is worth it. The Maiden Lane Medical team often recommends laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis because it is highly effective.
Endometriosis resection surgery can remove the abnormal tissue causing inflammation and pain. The best way to determine if endometriosis surgery is right for you is to schedule a consultation with your gynecologist to discuss your symptoms, previous treatments, and your plans to have children in the future.
DOES THE CONDITION GO AWAY AFTER LAPAROSCOPY?
There is no definitive treatment for endometriosis. This condition cannot be cured, but it can be managed with the right combination of medical and surgical therapies.
Your gynecologist may recommend that you take hormonal treatments to regulate your hormone levels after surgery to prevent flares of pain in the future.
It may be recommended that you start birth control pills or other methods that contain estrogen, progestin, or a combination of both hormones. Sometimes gonadotropin-releasing hormones are prescribed, which prevent ovulation and menstruation, potentially slowing or preventing the development of endometriosis.
ARE THERE ALTERNATIVES TO SURGERY?
The Maiden Lane Medical team offers a variety of treatment options to relieve symptoms of endometriosis, including hormone replacement therapy and hormone therapy. The best way to determine if surgery is right for you is to schedule a consultation with your doctor to discuss your options.
Your doctor may perform a pelvic exam or other diagnostic tests, such as transvaginal ultrasound, to learn more about your specific needs before recommending surgery. Contact our office in Manhattan, NY today to learn more about how we can help!
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MAIDEN LANE MEDICAL TODAY!
Are you struggling with endometriosis symptoms? Discover advanced treatment options at Maiden Lane Medical. From hormone therapies to minimally invasive surgery, our expert team can help treat endometriosis effectively. Call us today to schedule an appointment!