Leading Indian hospitals with gynecology departments and women's hospitals have facilities for the prevention and early detection of gynecological disorders. Many hospitals have women check-up programs designed to detect the earliest signs of disorders of the breast and the organs of reproduction as well as catering to the contraceptive needs of women. A mammogram, an ultrasound of the pelvis and a pap-smear of the cervix are an integral part of any good medical check-up for women. Specialist medical as well as surgical care is available for all types of gynecological problems like menstrual abnormalities, prolapsed, fibroids and other tumors of the uterus and ovaries, tubal recanalization by microsurgery and care of the infertile couple. State-of-the-art gynecological surgery is available with world class equipment and expertise using minimally invasive techniques.

                     Keyhole Hysterectomy – The Cutting Edge

Hysterectomy means removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries too are removed with the uterus (oopherectomy). There are many reasons for the removal of the uterus. Some of the common reasons for performing hysterectomies include fibroids of the uterus, abnormal uterine bleeding Endometrosis, prolapse of the uterus, chronic pelvic pain or cancerous lesions in the uterus. The usual methods of surgical treatment for these are either an abdominal hysterectomy or a vaginal hysterectomy. 

Convenient New Method
The conventional or open Hysterectomy is done through a large abdominal incision and requires a hospital stay of 7-10 days with a long recovery period of upto 8 weeks. It leaves a visible scar on the abdomen.

In recent years keyhole laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy is replacing conventional surgery as the procedure of choice. Its greatest benefit is the potential to convert what would have been an abdominal hysterectomy into vaginal hysterectomy. 

What you will undergo
In a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy, an instrument called a laparoscope and other specialized instruments are used to help with the removal of uterus which is completed vaginally. The instruments are passed through 3 or 4 half inch cuts on the abdominal wall. The supporting ligaments of uterus, blood vessels and tissue that surround and support the uterus are cut, and the blood vessels are sealed off. Then a cut is made through the vagina, the uterus is separated from the vagina and removal with or without ovaries is done. 

Shorter Recovery Time
After this procedure you will be required to spend atleast 1-3 days at the hospital. You will experience very minimal post operative pain and the recovery time is shorter. There is no abdominal cut, only small punctures, so there is lesser possibility of wound related complications. Therefore, you will be left with a smaller scar instead of a large abdominal scar.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Heavy or irregular bleeding can disrupt your life. Having to be constantly on guard with pads can distract you at work, an evening out with friends and worse still you may feel worn out. You may wonder if this is normal and if so what is causing this.

So what is normal? Normal menstrual cycle ranges from 24-35 days length, with an average bleeding for 2-8 days. The menstrual cycle is governed by a hormone” Estrogen” in the first half of the cycle which helps the lining of the uterus to grow (otherwise known as Endometrium). Mid cycle hormonal surge causes the ovary to usually release an egg (known as Ovulation), which triggers the 2nd hormone called Progesterone to act on and nature the endometrium. At the end of the cycle, the hormone levels drop when there is no pregnancy and the lining is shed with blood, which is called Menstruation.

If you are worried about your cycles, you should consult your doctor today. Chances are the problem may be simple.

Manipal Hospital, Bangalore are among the most recognized Gynecology & Obstetrics centre in Bangalore and has strived to provide the best of the treatment and always has looked out to incorporate the latest techniques and technology in patient care.

Gynecologic Oncology department at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore are involved in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients with cancers of the female reproductive tract. These include malignancies of the cervix, body uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vagina, vulva and gestational trophoblastic tumors. There is a close interaction between the gynecologic oncologist, radiation oncologist and medical oncologist to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach in the formulation of treatment protocols.

Manipal Hospital, Bangalore are among the most recognized center in Bangalore and has strived to provide the best of the treatment and always has looked out to incorporate the latest techniques and technology in Gynecology & Obstetrics patient care.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Department at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore was started more than a decade ago. The labor room has state-of-the-art facilities to cater for all normal and complicated pregnancies and deliveries. It is among the best equipped, largest, most patient friendly and most efficient unit in Bangalore. It also serves as a tertiary referral centre for patients coming from outside Bangalore.

There are twelve prenatal delivery suites. It is the only hospital that allows the husband to participate in the delivery of his child. The department can be proud of its brilliant results thanks to the excellent neonatal services provided by the hospital's well-recognized team of Pediatricians.

Our surgical team's special areas of expertise and experience include:

++ Vast experience in all routine and difficult hysterectomies and
     myomectomies both abdominal and vaginal.
++ Video assisted laparoscopic procedures including sterilization, ovarian
     cystectomy, entopic gestation and selected cases of laparoscopic
     hysterectomy.
++ All hysteroscopic diagnostic and operative surgeries.
++ Microscopic tubal recanalization.
++ Day care services with exclusive packages for minor procedures.
++ D & C
++ Lap Ectopic Gestation
++ Lap adhesiolysis
++ Ovarian Cyst surgery
++ Lap Ovarian Cystectomy
++ Hysterectomy (Vaginal)
++ Hysterectomy (Abdominal)
++ MTP
++ Tubectomy
++ LSCS
++ LSCS with Tubectomy etc.

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