Minimally invasive surgery

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in Miami.

Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, including hysterectomy, at Baptist and Mount Sinai.

What is involved

How this works here

  • Hysteroscopy for polyps, submucosal fibroids and abnormal bleeding — often day-case.
  • Laparoscopy for endometriosis excision, ovarian cysts and ectopic pregnancy.
  • Laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy, usually same-day or one night.
  • Myomectomy where the uterus is being preserved.
  • Open surgery where the anatomy requires it, said plainly rather than attempted laparoscopically and converted.

Procedures

What is done, and where

Hysteroscopy

Polyps, submucosal fibroids and abnormal bleeding. Often a day case, sometimes in the office.

Operative laparoscopy

Endometriosis excision, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy, adhesiolysis.

Laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy

Usually same-day or one night.

Myomectomy

Hysteroscopic, laparoscopic or open, depending on where the fibroids sit.

Endometrial ablation where childbearing is complete

And medical treatment has not worked.

Open surgery where the anatomy requires it said in advance rather than attempted laparoscopically and converted mid-procedure.

Recovery

Ranges, not best cases

  • Office hysteroscopy: back to normal the same day, light spotting for a few days.
  • Day-case hysteroscopic surgery: one to three days.
  • Operative laparoscopy: one to two weeks for desk work, longer for anything physical.
  • Laparoscopic hysterectomy: two to three weeks for desk work, six before heavy lifting or vigorous exercise.
  • Shoulder-tip pain after laparoscopy is from the gas and settles in a day or two. It alarms people because nobody warned them.

Before you consent

What we will have told you

Who is operating

By name, before you sign anything.

The specific risks for your anatomy

Not a generic list — including the chance of converting to open surgery.

What happens if we find something unexpected

Agreed in advance rather than decided while you are asleep.

What is being removed and what is being left

Whether this affects future fertility

Stated plainly.

Minimally invasive surgery: common questions

How long is recovery?
For a day-case hysteroscopy, a day or two. For laparoscopic hysterectomy, most patients are back to desk work in two to three weeks. We give you the range, not the best case.
Who does the operation?
The clinician who consults with you, named before you consent.
Will I have a scar?
Laparoscopy leaves three or four incisions of five to twelve millimetres. Vaginal hysterectomy leaves none visible.
Do I keep my ovaries during a hysterectomy?
Usually yes, unless there is a reason to remove them. Removing them before menopause brings on surgical menopause immediately, which is a separate decision and should be made separately.
How long is the wait for surgery?
Once the practice opens, the current wait for each procedure is published on this page alongside the first-available clinic appointment.

Know before you book.

Vireo opens in 2027. Until then the plan list, panel status and first-available wait for every office are published on this site and kept current. Questions can go to the practice office on (305) 555-0180.

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