Office Procedures
Colposcopy
Colposcopy is a procedure where the cervix is looked at with a microscope called a colposcope. It provides more information if abnormal cells are seen on your Pap smear. During the procedure, if abnormal areas are seen on the cervix, your doctor may take a biopsy where a tiny piece of tissue from the cervix is obtained. This is sent to the laboratory for testing. Although colposcopy is most frequently used to evaluate the cervix, it is also utilized to assess abnormal areas in other parts of the body like the vulva.
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure where we evaluate the urethra and bladder. In urogynecology a cystoscopy can help in the diagnosis of urinary incontinence, fistula, injury to the urinary tract, hematuria and malignancy.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscope is a device with a camera that evaluates the internal anatomy of the uterus and cervix. It has various uses such as removing a polyp, locating an intrauterine device and performing a sterilization procedure, to name a few.
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial ablation is a surgical procedure involving the destruction of the endometrium to stop or reduce heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding. In our office, we utilize the NovaSure Endometrial Ablation technique. It is a quick method that involves the use of a NovaSure device that uses radio frequency energy to destroy the lining of the uterus.
LEEP procedure
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure is used to remove the part of your cervix containing abnormal cells. It utilizes of a very thin wire loop that that removes a thin layer of your cervix. If you have an abnormal Pap smear result, your doctor may suggest that you undergo this procedure.
PTNS (Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation) for Overactive Bladder
PTNS is a minimally invasive treatment for overactive bladder. Overactive bladder is often treated well with behavioral modification and diet management. When these therapies do not achieve an acceptable result, medications and PTNS can be considered. It is a low risk procedure which involves insertion of a very fine needle behind the ankle. A nerve stimulator is attached to this needle for thirty minutes. This treatment is done weekly for twelve weeks and can be as effective for the treatment of overactive bladder as medications without medication costs and side effects.
Urodynamic Testing
Urodynamics is a one hour office procedure to assess the function of the urinary tract by measuring how it stores and empties urine. The most common reason to do urodynamics is to evaluate urinary incontinence. Urodynamics may be helpful in determining the cause of your urinary symptoms.