Minimally Invasive Procedures

This procedure inserts a laparoscope in the lower abdomen through a small incision in the belly button. Your uterus is then removed in small pieces through the incisions in your abdomen or through your vagina.

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that surgically destroys the lining of your uterus (endometrium) to reduce menstrual flow.

Reasons for the procedure include:

• heavy periods

• bleeding lasting longer than 8 days

• anemia from excessive blood loss

Tubal ligation is female sterilization, also called tube tying. The procedure is a permanent procedure done to close a woman's fallopian tubes to prevent future pregnancies.

Because the tubes are usually burned off or cut, the procedure cannot be undone. If, in the future, you decide you want more children, you will need to consider IVF.