Obstetrics and Gynecology

• About
• Our Services
• Our Physicians
• Procedures
• Conditions
• Hours & Location

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Historically, many treatments for women's conditions required major surgery, hospitalization, and a lengthy recovery period. Today, the vast majority of these surgeries can be performed using minimally invasive techniques that eliminate the need to make a large incision in the abdomen.

The two types of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery are laparoscopic and hysteroscopic, which involve using tiny scopes and surgical instruments inserted either through very small incisions in the abdomen (laparoscopic) or through the vagina (hysteroscopic).

Benefits of these less invasive approaches include faster recovery, less pain, less scarring, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays, if hospitalization is required. Many of these procedures can be safely performed in the clinic setting under local anesthesia.

These minimally invasive procedures can be used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis, among other conditions. Minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment options include

• Laparoscopic hysterectomy
• Laparoscopic myomectomy (removal of fibroids)
• Laparoscopic repair of pelvic organ prolapse
• Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis
• Laparoscopic excision of ovarian cysts
• Hysteroscopic excision of fibroids
• Hysteroscopic lysis of adhesions Hysteroscopic sterilization (Essure)
• Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation (for heavy periods)
• Office hysteroscopy for evaluation of abnormal bleeding

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with a Baylor College of Medicine physician specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, call the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at 713.798.7500.

• Nishath A. Ali, MD
• Gary L. Binder, MD
• Dale Brown, Jr., MD
• Jennifer E. Dietrich, MD
• Carl F. Giesler, MD
• R. Todd Ivey, MD
• Susan M. Leong-Kee, MD
• Apurva B. Pancholy, MD
• Susan P. Raine, MD, JD
• Gregorio R. Riera, MD
• Sean M. Rosenbaum, MD
• Terri-Ann P. Samuels, MD
• Ann I. Schutt-Aine, MD
• Audra E. Timmins, MD
• Anuja Vyas, MD
• Amy E. Young, 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.