Dr. Hanan Bazzi performs a wide range of procedures and surgeries related to the female reproductive system.
Diagnostic and Office Procedures
A detailed examination of the cervix, vagina, and vulva using a colposcope, often after an abnormal Pap smear.
A sample of the uterine lining (endometrium) to check for abnormalities like cancer.
A sample of the vulva ie the labia, to check for precancerous lesions or diagnose lichen sclerosis
Insertion of intrauterine devices ie Mirena and ParaGard IUD
Contraceptive implant device
A procedure using a hysteroscope to examine the inside of the uterus for diagnosing and treating issues like polyps or fibroids.
Removal of abnormal tissue from the cervix using a thin wire loop.
A specialized X-ray test used to examine the uterus and fallopian tubes, essential for evaluating fertility issues. It helps in diagnosing conditions like blocked fallopian tubes or abnormalities in the uterus that could affect conception.
Minimally Invasive Surgeries
- Laparoscopy: A minimally invasive procedure using small incisions to view and operate on pelvic organs, often used to diagnose and treat endometriosis, cysts, and ectopic pregnancy.
- Tubal Ligation: A procedure to permanently prevent pregnancy by blocking or cutting the fallopian tubes.
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C): Removal of tissue from the uterus for diagnostic purposes or to treat conditions like heavy bleeding or miscarriage.
Major Surgeries
- Hysterectomy: The removal of the uterus, sometimes including the ovaries and fallopian tubes, commonly done for conditions like fibroids, cancer, or severe endometriosis.
- Total Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus and cervix.
- Partial Hysterectomy: Removal of the upper part of the uterus, leaving the cervix.
- Myomectomy: Removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus, often performed for women who want to maintain fertility.
- Oophorectomy: Surgical removal of one or both ovaries, often due to ovarian cysts, cancer, or other ovarian disorders.
- Salpingectomy: Removal of one or both fallopian tubes, often performed for ectopic pregnancies or when cancer risk is high.
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair: Surgical correction of pelvic organs (such as the uterus or bladder) that have dropped from their normal position.
