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vNOTES Hysterectomy – No Scars, Less Pain, Faster Recovery

May 12, 2022
vNOTES Hysterectomy – No Scars, Less Pain, Faster Recovery
Traditional surgery can make for a difficult recovery. With vNOTES hysterectomy surgical procedure, you can have the surgery you need with no scars, less pain, and a faster recovery.

Traditional surgery can make for a difficult recovery. With vNOTES hysterectomy surgical procedure, you can have the surgery you need with no scars, less pain, and a faster recovery.

What is vNOTES?

It stands for Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery. It’s a minimally invasive procedure, where your provider uses specialized instruments inserted through the vagina. Unlike traditional surgery or laparoscopic methods, vNOTES does not require any visible abdominal incisions.

What are the benefits?

  • Less Pain
  • Faster Recovery Time
  • Shorter Hospital Stay

Compared to laparoscopic surgery, vNOTES has been shown to cause less post-operative pain has a faster recovery time. That also means you’ll need fewer painkillers and a shorter hospital stay. With a vNOTES hysterectomy, you may be discharged the same day as your procedure.

Is vNOTES right for me?

Our provider, Dr. Amanda Huepfel is one of the only providers in the Twin Cities that specializes and is trained in vNOTES minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery. To know if you are a good candidate for vNOTES, reach out to make an appointment or consultation.