Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy

Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery in which the uterus is removed through small incisions in the abdomen, leaving the cervix behind. The cervix remains in place for added support to the vagina and neighboring structures.

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 the need for a large incision. Other small incisions may be made in the abdomen to insert very fine specialized surgical instruments.

Because laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy does not require a large abdominal incision, it is a much less invasive procedure than traditional methods of hysterectomy, with benefits that include less pain, less blood loss, less risk of infection, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays.

This procedure requires general anesthesia with a hospital stay either as same day surgery or overnight. Recovery before returning to work is usually 7 to 14 days.

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with a Baylor College of Medicine physician specializing in laparoscopic supracervical 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
• 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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• BCM MyChart

Clinical Trials

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