Hysterectomy Surgery & Laparoscopic Procedures in Littleton, CO
At our Littleton center for Gynecology and Wellness, our providers are licensed to perform sterilization surgeries such as hysterectomies and tubal ligation procedures. If you’re interested in sterilization for the sake of not having children, the laparoscopic tubal ligation procedure is a better option, as a hysterectomy is typically reserved for patients who have uterine complications that can’t be treated otherwise.
Tubal Ligation in Littleton
A tubal ligation surgery, also known as “getting your tubes tied,” is a surgical sterilization procedure that closes the fallopian tubes to make pregnancy nearly impossible. At Littleton Wellness and Gynecology, our providers can perform a laparoscopic tubal ligation procedure. This is a laparoscopic sterilization process that uses small incisions and a laparoscope to locate and close the fallopian tubes without involving or affecting many other organs. This procedure should only be done in cases of patients who are certain they don’t want to have children, and not because of familial or partner pressures.
Hysterectomy Surgery in Littleton
Hysterectomy surgery is a minimally invasive procedure in which the uterus is removed from the body. This procedure is done for patients with uterine or endometrial cancer but is also a final resort when uterine issues are present that haven’t been successfully treated by other methods. Here at Littleton Gynecology and Wellness, we can do a laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy procedure. Though not done for the purpose of sterilization, a hysterectomy is a sterilization surgery because of the resulting inability to get pregnant due to a lack of uterus.
Hysterectomy Process in Littleton
A hysterectomy can be performed laparoscopically or vaginally. In a vaginal hysterectomy procedure, the uterus, as well as the ovaries and fallopian tubes in many cases, is removed through the vagina. In a laparoscopic sterilization hysterectomy procedure, small incisions are made in the abdominal area, and the uterus is snipped out and brought out through the belly button. Both surgeries are safe and have the same end result, but recovery might look different for either procedure.