Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery Service in Gynaecology

Introduction

Hong Kong Baptist Hospital offers a variety of patient-centred minimally invasive surgical treatment services for gynaecologic patients. The Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery Services in Gynaecology of our hospital are performed by the professional and experienced gynaecological laparoscopists in the advanced integrated Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) operating theatres. There are state-of-the-art laparoscopic equipments and high-definition monitors, which are adopted by the surgeons to deliver high quality surgical services to the patients.

What is Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynaecology?

Minimally invasive surgery is the current trend in all fields of surgery. Instead of opening up big incisions on the body wall to perform the conventional surgical operation, minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology adopts laparoscopes and fine instruments through small incisions on the body wall. The surgeon views the magnified images of a patient's interior on high-definition monitors, the dissection is therefore more precise. All surgical steps, including suturing, are carried out inside the abdominal cavity under the guidance of laparoscope. The excised tissues, like the ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids, are removed through the small skin incisions. Bigger tissues, such as the uterus, are delivered through vaginal incision. Minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology achieves the same results as in the conventional open surgery and it brings more benefits to the patients.

Advantages of Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynaecology

The minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology has the following advantages over the conventional open surgery:

	Small and hidden incisions which result in smaller and less apparent scars, and therefore less wound pain and wound infection
	Less tissue trauma
	Less intra-operative blood loss
	Less post-operative intra-abdominal adhesions
	Shorter hospital stay, earlier recovery and resumption of daily activities

Application of Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynaecology

Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical treatment are applicable on different gynaecological aspects including Ovarian Cysts, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Menorrhagia, Pelvic Adhesions, Sterilization, Infertility and Endometrial Cancer. Scope of Services

A wide range of minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgical operations in Gynaecology are available at our hospital, they include:

	Ovarian Cystectomy
	Oophorectomy
	Myomectomy
	Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
	Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
	Salpingectomy
	Salpingotomy
	Sterilization
	Infertility Investigation
	Adhesiolysis
	Ablation of Endometriosis
	Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

For enquiries and appointments, please contact:

Specialist Clinics	2339 7200
Women's Health Centre	2339 8460