ENDOMETRIOSIS SURGERY IN SHERMAN, TX — MINIMALLY INVASIVE LAPAROSCOPIC & ROBOTIC CARE
Minimally invasive relief from endometriosis pain
If you are looking for endometriosis surgery in Sherman, TX, we are here to help. At G. DeAn Strobel, MD, PA, Dr. Karissa Cryer offers minimally invasive endometriosis surgery for women across North Texas and the Texoma area. Endometriosis can cause pelvic pain (pain in the lower belly), painful periods, and trouble getting pregnant. When medicine is not enough, surgery may bring relief. Dr. Cryer is trained in both robotic and laparoscopic surgery (surgery done through very small cuts). This lets many women heal faster and get back to daily life sooner. Call us at 903-957-0275 to learn if endometriosis surgery is right for you.
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining inside your uterus (womb) grows outside of it. This tissue can grow on your ovaries, tubes, and other places in your pelvis (the lower belly area). Each month it can swell and bleed, just like the lining inside the uterus. This can cause pain, swelling, and scar tissue. Many women feel pain during their periods, during sex, or all month long.
What is endometriosis surgery? Endometriosis surgery removes or destroys this extra tissue. There are two main ways to do this. The first is called excision (cutting the tissue out). The second is called ablation (burning or destroying the tissue). Dr. Cryer uses minimally invasive surgery, which means she works through a few tiny cuts instead of one large one. She may use laparoscopic surgery (using a thin tube with a camera) or robotic surgery (guiding small tools with the help of a robot system). Both let her see the area clearly and work with great care.
Why and when is it used? Surgery may be a good choice when other treatments have not worked. Your doctor may talk with you about surgery if you have pelvic pain that will not go away, very painful periods, pain during sex, or growths called cysts. It may also help some women who are having trouble getting pregnant (infertility). Surgery can also confirm the diagnosis, since endometriosis is often found by looking inside. Dr. Cryer will review your health and symptoms to help you decide what is best.
What happens during it? You will be asleep and feel no pain during surgery. This is called general anesthesia (medicine that makes you sleep). Dr. Cryer makes a few small cuts in your belly. She gently fills your belly with gas so she can see well. Then she places a small camera and thin tools through the cuts. She finds the endometriosis tissue and removes or destroys it. When she is done, she closes the small cuts with stitches. Most surgeries take about one to a few hours, depending on how much tissue is found.
Recovery. Because the cuts are so small, many women go home the same day. Most people feel back to normal within about two weeks, though everyone heals at their own pace. You may feel tired, sore, or bloated for a few days, and that is normal. Minimally invasive surgery often means less pain and a faster return to work and family than open surgery. Rest, walk a little each day, and follow the care steps we give you.
Call our office if you have a fever, heavy bleeding, growing pain, or any worry at all. We are here for you. Call or text 903-957-0275 to schedule your visit or ask a question.