Center for Innovative GYN Care (CIGC) is an innovative laparoscopic gynecologic surgical center that specializes in complicated conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, adenomyosis, pelvic masses, and pelvic pain. Based on over two decades of experience in performing advanced gynecological surgical procedures, CIGC has developed a specialized approach to gynecological care based on specialist surgeons, minimally invasive procedures, and an outpatient setting.

CIGC's surgeons are referred to as “hyper-specialists” who have undergone training in GYN oncology and specialize only in performing gynecologic surgeries. In addition, CIGC has developed procedures such as LAAM® and DualPortGYN®, which are aimed at treating complicated conditions while reducing the number of incisions, recovery time, pain, complications, and expenses. CIGC performs all of its procedures in outpatient settings, including the option of same-day discharge after the procedure.

Thus, the surgical procedures of CIGC can be described as being focused on both specialized surgery and particular diseases.

Core Areas of Care

Pelvic Pain Treatment

At CIGC, the pelvic pain treatment offered by its specialists is focused on diagnosing the cause of the pain since the pain itself can have different origins. Specialists consider such gynecological conditions as endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, and pelvic scar tissue, but at the same time, specialists take into account non-gynecological causes of the pain such as interstitial cystitis and irritable bowel syndrome.

The practice is aimed at detecting the condition responsible for causing the pain and not at treating the pelvic pain alone. At CIGC, patients are informed that pelvic pain may disrupt their normal life and have such symptoms as pain, pelvic pressure, bloating, irregular bleeding, and even some problems with urination, depending on the condition causing it.

The chosen treatment will depend on the diagnosed condition and the circumstances of the case. For instance, CIGC offers its patients surgical treatment for such conditions as fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts using minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Ovarian Cyst Treatment

CIGC offers surgical procedures for the removal of ovarian cysts and other masses in the pelvic region. It places special emphasis on preserving the healthy part of the ovaries. Ovarian cysts appear due to various factors, including endometriosis, and may cause pain as they expand. As CIGC explains, severe pain can occur if an ovarian cyst twists.

In case of a surgical procedure, CIGC suggests using a laparoscopic, minimally invasive approach aimed at the removal of cysts and the preservation of the ovary. The DualPortGYN® procedure from CIGC is developed especially to remove ovarian cysts, even large ones, using minimal incisions and without removing the ovary.

In addition, CIGC stresses the importance of the appropriate technique for the procedure. CIGC states that it strives to minimize the number of incisions and thus decrease the risk of complications and pain.

LAAM® Myomectomy

In addition, CIGC's LAAM® surgery is available for women whose fibroids require surgical intervention but wish to preserve the uterus. LAAM stands for “Laparoscopically Assisted Abdominal Myomectomy” and is performed through a combination of laparoscopy and a small incision made in the abdomen.

The removal of different types of fibroids is done with the help of two small incisions, one mini-incision in the bikini area and another small incision near the navel. CIGC claims that laparoscopic visualization enables surgeons to see the pelvis and diagnose problems, for instance, endometriosis, while abdominal access enables fibroid removal and closure of the uterine muscle.

This surgery is specifically designed for fertility-sparing treatment since it does not involve hysterectomy and allows women to preserve their uterus and fertility options. According to CIGC, this procedure has already been performed on many women with multiple large fibroids, and they could leave the surgical facility on the same day, with a recovery period of about two weeks.

Hysterectomy

One of the procedures performed by CIGC is minimally invasive hysterectomy through the use of its DualPortGYN® procedure, which was designed by CIGC itself to alleviate pain and hasten recovery. In a hysterectomy procedure, the uterus is surgically removed, and this may be recommended to a woman depending on her condition, treatment needs, and reproductive plans.

DualPortGYN® is one of the many procedures employed by CIGC as a means to make minimal incisions during gynecological surgery. CIGC uses this procedure in cases such as fibroids, adenomyosis, ovarian cysts, and other complex pelvic conditions.

The emphasis of CIGC when it comes to its hysterectomy procedure is quick recovery and less pain than with other hysterectomies. The CIGC doctors evaluate each patient's case before deciding on a procedure that suits her best.

Dr. Natalya Danilyants, Co- Founder

“CIGC brings specialized surgical expertise and minimally invasive techniques together to give women more focused options for complex gynecological conditions.”