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Other minimally invasive procedures
Physicians at Hutzel Women’s Hospital can perform many gynecologic procedures without incisions. Some Hutzel physicians are even helping develop new minimally invasive procedures.
Hysteroscopic treatments
In a hysteroscopic procedure, the doctor inserts a flexible fiber-optic scope (a hysteroscope) into the uterus through the vagina and cervix. Through this approach, the physician can remove fibroids, polyps and lesions using special surgical tools fitted to the scope.
Endometrial Ablation
Ablation procedures can be very effective in controlling heavy menstrual bleeding from benign causes. By destroying the endometrial lining of the uterus, bleeding can be stopped while leaving the uterus in place. The physician uses a hysteroscope inserted through the vagina to destroy the endometrial lining with extreme heat, extreme cold or a special cutting device.
- HydroThermablation (HTA) therapy
HTA therapy is a new, minimally invasive procedure to control abnormal uterine bleeding. For many women, it’s an excellent alternative to hysterectomy.
During this outpatient procedure, a hysteroscope is inserted into the uterine cavity while a hot saline solution is delivered into the uterus through a tube inserted into the cervix. The water destroys the lining of the uterus in about 10 minutes. Because the treatment relies on the circulation of heated saline, which fills the uterine cavity, it has the unique ability to treat even those women whose uterine cavities have irregular shapes.
- Uterine Balloon Therapy
This innovative procedure is an alternative to hysterectomy for women who suffer from excessive menstrual bleeding and do not have cancer. During the procedure, a balloon is inserted through the vagina and used to remove the endometrial lining of the uterus.
Uterine Artery Embolization
Also known as uterine fibroid embolization, this minimally invasive procedure blocks the arteries that supply blood to uterine fibroids. Using a catheter, small particles are injected into the uterine arteries. The particles block the arteries that feed the fibroids and cause degeneration of the fibroids.
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