Endometriosis Excision Surgery

As a board-certified gynecologist who was fellowship-trained in minimally invasive endometriosis surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Haverland is able to perform gynecologic surgery using laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques.

This can lead to better patient outcomes with smaller incisions, less discomfort, shorter recovery times, and a lower risk of complications when compared to more invasive approaches of the past. Additionally, the cameras for the Di Vinci robots allow for easier identification of subtle endometriosis disease and meticulous dissection compared to open techniques.

Endometriosis specifically can lead to more complex surgeries. Endometriosis may implant on the bowels, bladder, nerves or even diaphragm. Dr. Haverland has experience removing endometriosis in these areas with wide margins.

She also has a multi-disciplinary team she can call in to assist with surgery if needed including urology and colorectal surgery. Complete excision of abnormal tissues can restore normal anatomy, preserve organs and has a low recurrence rate with early-stage disease.

If surgery is recommended, endometriosis excision is considered the gold standard of treatment. During this procedure, endometrial lesions growing outside of your uterus are surgically removed.

These areas can be difficult to identify and sometimes require experienced surgeons to identify the more atypical lesions. Ultimately all endometriosis is cut out (or excised) and sent to pathology for confirmation.

By removing all the disease, rather than burning the surface (ablation), we have better chances of endometriosis not recurring and symptoms improving. Studies also show improved fertility rates both with natural conception as well as with IVF following endometriosis excision surgery.