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 Since February, 1997 surgical cases have been entered into a prospective outcomes database for various gynecologic problems, including abnormal bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and other diagnoses. Minimally invasive surgery has been possible in 99 % of the cases. There are over 1,000 cases involving laparoscopic fibroid management. Even large fibroid tumors up to the umbilicus(belly button) can be removed with minimally invasive surgery if the conditions are correct. Minimally invasive surgery does not mean less risk. The incisions are small so there is less pain and a faster recovery but it is still the same surgery inside. Complications are possible in any surgery. 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.