Minimally Invasive Surgery for Women’s Health Conditions

Learn how minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may help treat pelvic pain, fibroids, cysts, endometriosis and other conditions with less pain and faster recovery. Featuring Farinaz Seifi, MD, FACOG, Associate Professor of Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery and Vice Chair of Gynecology and Gynecologic Subspecialties at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. [Audio description: 0:00 — Intro graphic displays the podcast title and UMMS logo. 0:04 — Title card displays episode title "Minimally Invasive Surgery for Women's Health Conditions" podcast and episode information, and UMMS branding. 0:30 — Graphic displays "with Farinaz Seifi, MD, FACOG." 0:35 — Both speakers are identified on screen. Host Melanie Cole and Farinaz Seifi, MD, Vice Chair, Subspeciality Gynecology. 16:27 — End card displays the Live Greater logo, UMMS logo, and text: "To find more shows, visit: www.umms.org/podcast"] For more information about Dr. Seifi: https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/pr... For more information about Women’s Health Care at University of Maryland Medical Center: https://www.umms.org/ummc/health-serv... To find another women's health location in Maryland: https://www.umms.org/health-services/... 00:00 Introductions 00:50 How common are fibroids, cysts, endometriosis and pelvic pain? 01:28 Are these conditions a normal part of aging and are they dangerous? 03:14 How do you diagnose the cause of pelvic pain, bloating or abnormal bleeding? 03:41 What is heavy menstrual bleeding — how much is normal and when to seek care? 05:47 When should we consider surgical intervention for gynecologic problems? 06:31 When is surgery recommended for fibroids (symptoms that indicate treatment)? 07:06 When is surgery recommended for chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis? 09:19 What is minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and how does it work? 10:00 Patient benefits of minimally invasive surgery (less pain, same‑day discharge) 10:48 How does robotic surgery make the surgeon’s job easier? 12:01 Who is a candidate for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery? 13:23 When might minimally invasive surgery NOT be appropriate (cancer concerns)? 14:14 What should patients ask when choosing a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon? 15:00 What is incision‑less (vaginal) laparoscopy and when is it used? 15:32 Final takeaways and advice: don't ignore symptoms 16:36 Where to find more resources and podcast/YouTube info #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #MIGS #RoboticSurgery #Gynecology #Endometriosis #UterineFibroids #UMMSHealth #Podcast #Vodcast