Gynecologist, Northwest Indiana, Offers Variety in Gynecological Surgery

Many women undergo gynecological surgery for different reasons. However, what haunts their minds is uncertainty. They are unsure whether they need the procedure and what type of procedure. Dr Jeffrey R. Yessenow, gynecologist, Northwest Indiana erases all doubts by explaining your surgical options. He performed the first laparoscopic hysterectomy in Northwest Indiana in 1992.

  1. Dilation & Curettage: This procedure is famously known as D&C. In this surgery, the mouth of your uterus or the cervix is gently dilated and the contents of the uterus are scraped or taken for biopsy and diagnosis of certain gynecological conditions. Dr Yessenow, gynecologist, Northwest Indiana notes that this is generally done when a woman suffers from fibroids or frequent heavy or irregular periods.
  2. Pelvic Laparoscopy: This is done to examine the pelvic organs. In this procedure a small tube is inserted into your abdomen under light general anesthesia. Dr Yessenow, who has performed thousands of laporoscopies, usually performs this procedure to detect cysts, endometriosis, adhesions in pelvis, infections like pelvic inflammatory disease, torsion of ovary, adhestions in pelvis, uterin fibroids or other gastro intestinal or urological diseases.
  3. Cryosurgery: This is done when a Pap smear test results are positive. Dr Yessenow, gynecologist, Northwest Indiana explains that this procedure is also used to remove genital warts, cervical dysplasia and treat other cervix related issues.
  4. Hysterectomy: This is a procedure that involves removal of a woman’s uterus. In some cases even the fallopian tubes and the ovaries are also taken out. Dr Yessenow, gynecologist, Northwest Indiana, performs this surgery when fibroids and endometriosis are not treatable with medication, when a woman suffers from chronic pelvic pain, cancer of uterus or cervix, prolapsed uterus or when there is vaginal bleeding.
  5. Oophorectomy: In this type of surgery, either one or both the ovaries are removed due to a tumor or growth in the ovary or ovaries.

Dr Jeffrey R. Yessenow, gynecologist, Northwest Indiana, will diagnose and treat your any gynecological condition and is qualified to perform surgery for any problems related to the above. As there are many different options available which include laser, laparoscopy and robotic surgeries .