vNOTES

At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, we are leading the way in our area with Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) — a cutting-edge, minimally invasive option for gynecologic procedures, including hysterectomy.

With vNOTES, surgeons access the pelvic cavity through the vagina rather than making incisions in the abdomen. This approach leaves no visible scars and allows for a faster, more comfortable recovery.

We are proud to be the first in the region to offer this advanced technique, led by the area’s only surgeon specially trained and certified to perform vNOTES procedures.

Compared to traditional open or laparoscopic surgery, vNOTES offers several advantages:

• Faster return to daily activities
• Less need for pain medication
• Lower risk of infection or wound complications
• No visible scarring
• Reduced postoperative pain
• Shorter hospital stays — many patients return home the same day

vNOTES may be an option for women needing a hysterectomy or other gynecologic procedures, especially for benign conditions such as:

• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids

Ideal candidates are in good general health and looking for a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery.

Call today to schedule a personalized consultation to determine if vNOTES is the best option for your care.