Gynecological surgery
Surgery on the female reproductive system
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Gynecological surgery refers to surgery on the female reproductive system usually performed by gynecologists. It includes procedures for benign conditions, cancer, infertility, and incontinence.[1] Gynecological surgery may occasionally be performed for optional or cosmetic purposes, such as hymenoplasty or labiaplasty.
Gynecologic procedures
Following are different types of gynecologic procedures-[2]
- Cervical cryosurgery
- Colposcopy
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP procedure
- Pelvic laparoscopy
Gynecologic surgeries
Gynecological surgery includes:[medical citation needed]
- Removal of ovarian cyst
- surgical contraception, and
- Hysterectomy
