Gynecologic Surgery

University of Iowa Health Care specialists offer minimally invasive surgery for gynecologic conditions.

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) related requests:

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Many gynecologic conditions can be managed with lifestyle changes, physical therapy, and medications, while some require surgical treatment. UI Health Care experts perform many gynecologic surgeries using minimally invasive techniques.

Performed through tiny incisions, these procedures let you recover faster with less pain. In many cases, you can go home the same day.

Providers from all over Iowa refer people to us because of our expertise and years of surgical experience.

Our team handles even the most complex cases. If you've been told that minimally invasive surgery isn't an option for you, see us for a second opinion.

Our approach to gynecologic surgery

Most of the surgeries our team performs are minimally invasive.

You'll benefit from this approach in a number of ways:

Smaller incisions mean less blood loss and a lower chance of infection or complications.
You'll recover more quickly, with less pain.
In most cases, you can go home the same day or the next morning.

We use enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. This approach to anesthesia and pain relief helps you get back to your normal life as quickly as possible.

Why choose UI Health Care?

Highly specialized care

We have a large team of experts who specialize in particular surgeries. If you have gynecologic cancer, our gynecologic oncology team offers the latest treatments. If you have pelvic organ prolapse or a related condition, our urogynecologists are experts in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery.

A team approach

We make sure you get comprehensive care for every aspect of your physical and mental health. We can bring together a multidisciplinary team focused on giving you the best results.

Leading-edge technology

Our providers are experts in using the latest surgical technology and techniques. For example, robot-assisted surgery enables incredible precision. This means quicker recovery and less scarring.

Gynecologic imaging experts

Our obstetrics and gynecology services include a dedicated team of ultrasound imaging specialists. Their expertise lets us make the most accurate diagnosis and determine the right treatment.

Training the next generation of experts

As part of an academic medical center, we're training future gynecologic surgeons. That means we're always up to date with the very latest techniques and technologies.

If you can't have minimally invasive surgery

Our team's expertise lets us offer minimally invasive surgery to many people who have been told it's not an option.

However, there are still some cases that require traditional open surgery.

Open surgery uses a larger incision that gives the surgeon a complete view of the organs and tissues.

Our surgeons are equally skilled at this approach. And our enhanced recovery after surgery protocol means your hospital stay will be as brief as possible.