Though conservative medical treatment is preferred, in some cases, surgery is necessary to manage a gynecological condition. All surgery involves some risk; however, minimally invasive surgical procedures usually mean shortened recovery time and less scarring. Leon Baginski, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and functional medicine physician who specializes in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery. To schedule a surgical consultation with an expert, contact the office in Mission Viejo, California, by phone or online today.
Minimally invasive surgery is an advanced method of surgery that utilizes surgical cameras and miniaturized surgical tools that allow surgeons like Dr. Baginski to perform surgery through small incisions. These procedures offer many benefits compared to traditional open surgery, including:
Using minimally invasive surgical techniques may also mean Dr. Baginski can perform your procedure as an outpatient.
Dr. Baginski specializes in minimally invasive surgery and received additional training to perform these procedures. The types of minimally invasive surgical techniques he uses include:
Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery utilizes a laparoscope, which is a thin tube equipped with a light and surgical camera that serves as Dr. Baginski’s eyes during your procedure. He inserts the laparoscope through a small incision in your abdomen, and it transmits video to a computer monitor.
Dr. Baginski then creates additional small incisions to insert his surgical tools to perform the procedure.
Dr. Baginski is also trained to perform robotic surgery using the da Vinci® surgical system. This innovative surgical tool allows Dr. Baginski to perform surgery with ultra-precision using robotic arms he controls from a computer console.
Hysteroscopy is both a diagnostic and operative tool. Dr. Baginski may recommend a diagnostic hysteroscopy to determine the underlying cause of your abnormal uterine bleeding. As an operative tool, Dr. Baginski may be able to treat the cause of your abnormal bleeding during your diagnostic test.
Dr. Baginski uses minimally invasive surgical procedures to perform many gynecological surgeries. Some of the most common include:
Dr. Baginski reviews the details of your surgical procedure during your consultation, including the technique he plans on using, how you need to prepare, and what to expect during your recovery.
To schedule a minimally invasive surgery consultation, call the office of Leon Baginski, MD FACOG, or request an appointment online today.