770-232-6269 BOOK ONLINE MINvasive The Women's Specialists of Fayette Contents Patient Center MINvasive Minimally invasive single incision laparoscopic surgery. About the MINvasive Procedure The MINvasive procedure uses only a single incision at the umbilicus along with the latest in laparoscopic technology to perform gynecologic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery uses long thin instruments and a camera placed through a single small incision to perform the desired procedure. The benefits of a laparoscopic approach include less scarring both at the skin and in the abdomen and pelvis, less pain, fewer complications including decreased risk for infection and less bleeding and faster recovery times which leads to shorter stays in the hospital. MINvasive presents a minimally invasive approach to gynecologic surgery that maximizes both surgical and cosmetic outcomes for women considering hysterectomy and other gynecologic procedures. MINvasive surgery is used to treat the following conditions: Uterine Fibroids Ovarian Cysts Endometriosis Pelvic Pain Infertility Pelvic Organ Prolapse Adenomyosis Procedures using the MINvasive approach include: Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Salpingectomy Oopherectomy Myomectomy Sacrocolpopexy Diagnostic Laparoscopy The new standard of care in gynecologic surgery is trending toward a minimally invasive approach. The MINvasive procedure meets these standards achieving results with excellent outcomes and cosmesis while not compromising safety or quality. FAQ: Who is a candidate for a MINvasive procedure? Essentially any patient is a candidate. There are uncommon situations that your physician may consider a traditional abdominal or vaginal approach to the appropriate procedure. Can all gynecologic procedures be performed with a MINvasive procedure? Most all gynecologic conditions are amenable to a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach. Conditions such as extremely large fibroids, pelvic organ prolapse, and gynecologic cancers may necessitate an alternative approach or referral to a specialist such as a Gynecologist Oncologist or a Urogynecologist. How does MINvasive compare to robotic surgery? Robotic surgery is an additional approach to minimally invasive surgery. This approach requires multiple skin incisions, as many as five, requires special training and is a more expensive approach. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology does not recommend this approach for benign gynecologic procedures. How is morcellation performed with a MINvasive procedure? With some MINvasive procedures the uterus, tubes or ovaries must be removed through the small incision at the umbilicus. Recently, concern has been raised regarding the possibility of spreading cancerous tissue during morcellation with automated morcellation devices. With a MINvasive procedure, the specimen is brought to the incision and manually morcellated, minimizing any chance for leaving cancerous tissue in the patient. WHAT WE OFFER Services 3D Ultrasounds more info Annual Exam more info Birth Control more info Colposcopy more info PCOS more info Endometriosis more info Pregnancy more info STD Testing more info HPV more info Hysterectomy more info Urinary Incontinence more info Uterine Fibroids more info Infertility more info Vaginal Dryness more info Vaginal Infection more info Laparoscopy more info Menopause more info MonaLisa Touch more info C Section more info UTI more info vNotes more info View full list of services LOCATION The Women's Specialists of Fayette 1267 Highway 54 West, Suite 3200 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Phone: 770-232-6269 Fax: 770.632.9997 OFFICE HOURS Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed GET IN TOUCH 770-232-6269 Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us The Women's Specialists of Fayette, Fayetteville, GA Phone (appointments): 770-232-6269 Phone (general inquiries): 770-632-9900 Address: 1267 Highway 54 West, Suite 3200, Fayetteville, GA 30214 4.93/5 (250 reviews)