Advance Women's Health Institute Michael L. Moore, M.D. 210 University Blvd. Suite 500 Denver, CO 80206 USA Office: 303.321.2255 Toll Free: 1.800.577.4295 Fax: 303.321.0856		View a Topic: __________________________________ Minimally Invasive Surgery: What is It? How is It Different From Other Surgery? What Procedures are Performed? Do I Need General Anesthesia? Is It For Me? Most Common Questions For hysteroscopic surgery, a general anesthetic is not necessary. The patient may choose this form of anesthesia, but it is possible to perform hysteroscopic surgery under an epidural or spinal block, or with IV sedation. Laparoscopic surgery almost always requires general anesthesia. In selected cases of pelvic pain management, IV sedation is used so that the patient might participate in conscious pelvic pain mapping. This is performed with a micro-laparoscope (less than 1/8 inch incision). The patient is well sedated so that she is not in pain, but she is not unconscious so that she can help identify the trigger point of her pain. This allows for more precise identification and more successful treatment of pelvic pain problems. Welcome l Minimally Invasive Surgery l Services & Care l Clinical Trials Insurance and Terms l Home l Contact Us Copyright © 2001-2003 Advanced Women's Health Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.