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Gynecology at Mary Washington Healthcare

Excellence in Women's Health

At Mary Washington Healthcare, we care about the health of women in our community. Our hospitals and specialty practices are here to take care of women's health needs at every stage of their lives.

Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery at Stafford Hospital

Each year, the expert surgeons at Stafford Hospital carry out hundreds of minimally-invasive gynecological surgeries to treat a range of conditions, including:Center of Excellence

  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Ovarian cysts and masses
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Stress urinary incontinence
  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Pelvic pain
  • Infertility (due to detached fallopian tubes)

Patients with these conditions may undergo a laparoscopic surgery, which uses much smaller incisions than traditional surgery. Stafford Hospital offers the following laparoscopic procedures:

  • Hysterectomy
  • Tubal ligation
  • Tubal reversal
  • Ovarian cyst removal

Performing these procedures using minimally-invasive approaches offers several benefits over traditional surgery. These can include:

  • Less pain after surgery
  • Minimal scarring
  • Shorter recovery time
  • Lower risk of infection

Some patients who undergo a laparoscopic procedure can return home the same day—this depends how you are doing and what your surgeon thinks about your recovery.

Nationally Recognized for Quality and Safety

We really care about giving the best gynecological care at Stafford Hospital. Stafford Hospital was the 3rd hospital in Virginia to earn the title of “Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG)”. This title is given by the Surgical Review Corporation.

Programs that earn this designation must:

  • Adhere to the highest standards of excellence when performing minimally-invasive gynecological surgeries
  • Always work to improve patient safety
  • Verify compliance with a rigorous site inspection
  • Meet strict requirements about how many surgeries are done each year, what tools and equipment are used, how patients are taught about their condition, the quality of outcomes, and more

Under the direction of Kurian Thott, MD, FACOG, Stafford Hospital’s gynecological surgery program was designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology in 2014 and was recertified in 2017, 2020, and 2023, continuing a tradition of excellence. Our Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology certified surgeons include Yetunde Adenle, MD, and TreChelle Carson, MD. More information about the Surgical Review Corporation’s accreditation programs are available here.

COEMIG-Certified Gynecological Surgeons


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