Surgery

Our surgeries take place at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington Medical Center-Irmo, and Palmetto Health Parkridge Surgery Center.

Our Experience
As one Columbia’s most experienced gynecological groups, we offer our patients skill and care in performing both common and advanced female reproductive system surgeries including:

• Bladder Slings for stress urinary incontinence
• Cystoscopy
• Female Reproductive System Repairs
• Repair of Cystocele / Rectocele
• Repair of Pelvic Prolapse
• Vaginal Hysterectomy
• Laparoscopy: Diagnostic, Hysterectomy, Sterilization, Laser of Endometriosis, Lysis of Adhesions
• And many more

About Your Surgery
All patients are required to schedule a preoperative visit with the surgeon to review the intended procedures, discuss possible risks and outcomes, fill out the necessary paperwork, and re-review your medications and allergies. This is also your opportunity to ask us any questions or concerns regarding your surgery. This visit is typically separate and in addition to any other consultation or testing that you may have with the office. You will be required to pay your insurance co-pay at the time of this visit. We ask that you schedule this appointment at least one week in advance of surgery.

IF YOU TAKE ASPIRIN OR OTHER BLOOD THINNING PRODUCTS (E.G. PLAVIX), WE WILL TYPICALLY ASK YOU TO DISCONTINUE THIS 7 TO 10 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR SURGERY.

The Night Before Your Surgery
IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING, INCLUDING WATER, AFTER MIDNIGHT You will be instructed whether you should take any of your medications before coming to the hospital.

Your Hospital Stay and After Surgery
Most of our patients have either outpatient surgery or a brief one to two day hospital stay. You will be given written instructions at the time of discharge. Should you have any questions following your discharge, do not hesitate to call one of our nurses.

It is your responsibility to schedule a follow up appointment with one of our doctors 2 to 4 weeks after your surgery. Please call the office to schedule this within a few days of your discharge. A second and sometimes third postoperative visit maybe necessary for follow up care.

For More Information or to schedule an appointment call (803) 732.0756.