Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows the surgeon to remove the uterus from the abdomen without making a large incision.

A thin, lighted tube with a camera on the end, known as a laparoscope, is inserted into the abdomen through a very small incision. The camera sends images of the inside of the body to a TV monitor in the operating room, allowing the surgeon to see and operate without a large incision. Other small incisions may be made in the abdomen to insert very fine specialized surgical instruments. The uterus is removed in small pieces through these incisions.

Benefits over conventional surgery performed through a large incision (abdominal hysterectomy) include less pain, less blood loss, less risk of infection, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy requires general anesthesia and a hospital stay of one to two days. Recovery before returning to work is typically four to six weeks.

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with a Baylor College of Medicine physician specializing in laparoscopic hysterectomies, call the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at 832.826.7500.

• Nishath A. Ali, MD
• Dale Brown, Jr., MD
• Jennifer E. Dietrich, MD
• Carl F. Giesler, MD
• R. Todd Ivey, MD
• Susan M. Leong-Kee, MD
• Susan P. Raine, MD, JD
• Gregorio R. Riera, MD
• Sean M. Rosenbaum, MD
• Audra E. Timmins, MD
• Anuja Vyas, MD
• Ronald L. Young, MD
• Robert K. Zurawin, MD

Hours & Phone Number

• Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• To schedule an appointment,
• call 832.826.7500.
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• Visit the Obstetrics and Gynecology website.

New Location - November 7

• Important: Answers to questions about our move.
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• BCM OB/GYN is moving to the new Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. Starting November 7, you'll find us at:
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• 6651 Main St., across from Baylor Clinic
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• BCM OB/GYN
  3rd Floor, Suite F320
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• The Maternal and Fetal Center
  4th Floor, Suite F420
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• Texas Children's MyChart
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• BCM MyChart

Clinical Trials

• Are you interested in participating in clinical trials? Discuss opportunities with your physician.