Minimally Invasive Surgery

At Women’s Health Partnership Medical Group, Dr. Patrick Diesfeld and Dr. Sis Pattamakom have the capability, experience, and confidence to perform most gynecology surgeries using minimally-invasive methods. While many gynecologists still perform hysterectomies with large open incisions in the abdomen, our surgeons perform them laparoscopically and even vaginally (as well as traditionally when it’s most appropriate). Dr. Diesfeld and Dr. Pattamakom can also perform surgery for bladder control problems and pelvic support problems  as a minimally-invasive procedure.

A wide range of minimally invasive surgeries

Some of the surgical procedures that Dr. Diesfeld and Dr. Pattamakom perform using minimally invasive techniques include:

• Tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) for urinary incontinence
• Hysterectomy
• Myomectomy/uterine fibroid removal
• Laparoscopic evaluation of infertility
• Repair of pelvic organ prolapse
• Hysteroscopic resection of submucous myomas/fibroids

Smaller incisions — and even no-incision procedures — mean there is less trauma to the body and less risk of infection. This approach also means you experience less pain and discomfort following surgery, fewer days in the hospital, shorter recovery times, quicker return to normal activities, and less postoperative scarring.

Today, most of the surgical treatments for gynecologic conditions can be performed using minimally invasive techniques – many of them on an outpatient basis. Our surgeons combine these minimally-invasive techniques with the latest surgical methods for optimal and long-lasting results.

If you’re seeking a skilled and experienced gynecology surgeon who puts your needs first, schedule an appointment with Dr. Diesfeld or Dr. Pattamakom today. Call Women’s Health Partnership Medical Group at (805) 648-2717 or request an appointment online for a visit to our Ventura or Santa Paula, California office.