Minimally invasive surgery uses specialized techniques and advanced technology such as miniature cameras, fiber optics and high-definition monitors to perform diagnostic and operative procedures.

These procedures require small incisions or no incisions at all.

The advantages of minimally invasive surgery include:

• shorter overall recovery time
  
• faster return to regular activities 
  
• alternatives to hysterectomy
  
• shorter inpatient stays for procedures requiring admission
  
• better cosmetic results

Two minimally invasive techniques commonly used by the health care team at MIGS include laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.