Women are faced with a variety of benign gynecologic conditions that may require surgery throughout their lifespan. The physicians at Duke Gynecology are well-trained to offer women surgical services for the following conditions:

We treat a range of benign gynecological conditions, including:

• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Ovarian cysts and masses
• Endometriosis and pelvic pain
• Uterine fibroids
• Surgical sterilization

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Many of these conditions can be treated through a minimally invasive approach. Minimally invasive surgical options generally include hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. The advantages of minimally invasive procedures include:

• Faster recovery times
• Minimal scarring
• Reduced blood loss and infection rates
• Less postoperative pain

Types of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Our surgeons offer the following types of minimally invasive surgery tailored to fit our patients' needs:

Hysteroscopic Surgery

Hysteroscopic surgery involves placing a small camera through the cervix to look at the inside of the uterus. Specialized instruments can be passed through the camera which allows the surgeon to operate inside the uterus without an incision.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Patients having laparoscopic surgery will have a small incision inside or near the belly button, and may have other small (less than 1cm) incisions beneath the belly button.  These small incisions allow the passage of a camera and special instruments into the abdomen, allowing the surgeon to carry out the surgery.

Laparoscopy can be used to perform:

• Evaluations for pelvic pain
• Treat endometriosis
• Remove ovarian cysts
• Hysterectomy

Our skilled providers tailor the treatment plan and surgical approach to each individual patient. Together, you and your provider will decide which approach is best for you and your condition.

Nurse Practitioner

• Alice Cooper, NP

Obstetrics and Gynecology / Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Artis, Avis A.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / General Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Avery, Katrina H.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / General Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Broach, Amy
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
• Choi, Mina N.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / General Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Filip, Stanley J.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
• Harris, Charles O.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / General Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Heath, Stacey M.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / General Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Smith, Ira Q.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / General Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Sobolewski, Craig J.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
• Yeung, Patrick P.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke Center for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  3116 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704
• Harris & Smith OB/GYN
  300 Meadowmont Village Circle, Suite 311, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
• Harris & Smith OB/GYN
  4116 Capitol Street, Durham, NC 27704