Clinton, MO. (September 26, 2025) – Women in Henry County and the surrounding areas now have access to a revolutionary new option for hysterectomy surgery with no visible scars, less pain and a faster recovery.
Dr. Krista Yeggy, DO, FACOOG, an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH), is now offering vNOTES, an advanced, minimally invasive surgical technique that is changing the way hysterectomies are performed.
Dr. Yeggy is the only surgeon in the area that is trained and performing this innovative procedure. With her advanced expertise and patient-first approach, she is giving women access to world-class care, closer to home.
“My goal is always to provide the best care with the least impact on my patients’ lives,” said Dr. Yeggy. “vNOTES allows us to do exactly that with less pain, faster healing and no scars.”
What is vNOTES? It stands for vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. In simple terms, it means the surgeon uses the body’s natural openings to perform the surgery, so there are no incisions on the outside of the body. A small device is gently inserted through the vaginal canal, and the surgeon uses a tiny camera and tools to perform the procedure with extreme precision.
Because of this approach, most patients experience: no visible scars, shorter hospital stays, less pain after surgery and a faster return to daily activities.
“With specialized training in vNOTES and years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Yeggy is bringing cutting-edge surgical care to the region,” said Savanna Facklam, Executive Director of Executive Director of Ambulatory and Telehealth Services. “Patients appreciate her compassionate approach, expert skill and dedication to providing the best outcomes.”
