Farinaz Seifi, MD
Associate Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Vice Chair for Subspecialty Gynecology
800 Linden Avenue, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 667-214-1300
Fax: 410-225-8365

What is minimally invasive gynecologic surgery?

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) is a surgical technique that utilizes specialized tools with small skin incisions or even incisionless, typically less than a centimeter in size. During the procedure, the small instruments are inserted through these incisions. In minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, the surgeon employs a miniature camera, along with a microscope and tiny fiber-optic lights, to project images onto a high-definition monitor. This technology enhances the precision of the procedure.

This approach not only speeds up recovery but also reduces pain compared to traditional methods of open procedures. Many gynecologic problems, such as heavy bleeding, fibroids, and endometriosis, can be treated with minimally invasive surgery. The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to avoid large abdominal incisions during specialized procedures such as laparoscopy, robotic-assisted surgery, and hysteroscopy.

Why Choose the University of Maryland?

The goal is to empower our patients to choose between all the treatment options with the fastest recovery and quicker return to work. Our highly skilled team will take care of you from diagnosis to treatment, step by step. We offer a multidisciplinary team for the treatment of different conditions, such as a pelvic pain specialist, a pelvic floor physical therapist, and an interventional radiologist.

Conditions We Treat

• Fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis
• Ovarian Cysts
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
• Pelvic Pain
• Vulvar and Urogenital Pain

Procedures We Offer

• Laparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis and pelvic pain
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Myomectomy
• Laparoscopic or Robotic surgery for ovaries and tubes
• Hysteroscopic procedure including removal of fibroid, polyp, and uterine septum
• Laparoscopic or Robotic Hysterectomy even for large Uteri
• vNOTES (vaginal laparoscopy without incision for hysterectomy, removal of fallopian tubes or ovarian cyst)
• Laparoscopic & Robotic abdominal Cerclage
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Tubal anastomosis and recannulation of blocked fallopian tubes
• Radiofrequency Ablation of Fibroid
• Laparoscopic or Robotic Resection of Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy
• Labioplasty

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment with our Minimally Invasive Specialist, call 667-214-1300 

Appointments are offered both virtually and in person.