Highest Standards in Surgical Care Inova surgeons selected for the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) program have met the highest standards in their field for surgical training, experience and commitment to safety. They are committed to ongoing learning, teaching and excellence and serve the broader medical community as advisors, researchers and faculty.   Meet Our Team

Do You Suffer from Incontinence, Constipation or Bladder Issues? Inova Offers Compassionate, Expert Treatment for Pelvic Floor Disorders Did you know that nearly 24 percent of American women are affected by pelvic floor disorders? These disorders, also known as urogynecologic disorders, affect women of all ages and levels of physical activity. Because of the embarrassment associated with pelvic floor disorders, many women suffer in silence. Fortunately, Inova Women's Services has solutions and enhanced treatments for you.

Do You Suffer from Incontinence, Constipation or Bladder Issues? You know the symptoms: leaking when you sneeze, cough or laugh. Maybe you often experience a frequent, sudden urge to use the bathroom.  While may know these symptoms, you may not know that they have a name: pelvic floor disorder. And, nearly 24 percent of American women are affected. It's treatable. Inova’s team of pelvic floor specialists are uniquely trained to treat women with an array of pelvic floor disorders – getting them back to living full, active lives. What Is Pelvic Floor?

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Endometriosis is a common, troublesome condition among women of child-bearing age that can cause bleeding, pain and discomfort and even lead to infertility.  Women with endometriosis develop tissue outside of the uterus that looks and acts like the endometrial lining. This misplaced tissue responds to the hormonal changes of a woman's monthly menstrual cycle, resulting in internal bleeding. This causes surrounding tissue to become inflamed or swollen. It can also cause scar tissue, chronic pain, and heavy periods. Endometriosis is a main cause of infertility in women.

Gynecologic Oncology Christina M Annunziata, MD Specialty: Medical Oncology Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.

Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Inova Women's Services work together seamlessly to provide a comprehensive treatment program for women with cervical, endometrial, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, or vulvar cancer. The most common treatments for reproductive cancers are surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. More aggressive treatment may include a combination. Treatment is available at all Inova locations. All treatment plans depend on the individual woman's type, location and extent of the cancer.

Menorrhagia, or heavy bleeding, was once a condition treated by hysterectomy. Today Inova Health System hospitals offer advanced treatment options that are far less invasive. The use of a hysteroscope and endometrial ablation are two possibilities. If polyps are the cause of bleeding, a hysteroscope, or tiny tube with a light, can be inserted into the uterine cavity to view and allow for their removal.  Endometrial ablation is another very effective, minimally invasive approach to treat heavy bleeding. A small device is inserted into your uterus and expanded to touch all the uterine surfaces.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Treatments at Inova Gone are the days when a woman must have a total hysterectomy to treat a gynecologic problem. Today, Inova hospitals have many less-invasive treatment options for conditions ranging from fibroids and heavy bleeding to some gynecologic cancers. Even if your condition is best treated by a hysterectomy, newer techniques and sophisticated equipment mean less discomfort and a quicker recovery.