For women with large fibroids, traditional options like open or robotic surgery can mean weeks of pain, multiple incisions, and hospital stays. At the Center for Innovative GYN Care (CIGC), women experience something entirely different. Our advanced, minimally invasive techniques treat even the most complex cases with tiny incisions, faster recovery, and no required hospital stay.
Desiree’s story shows the difference.
She was told she could avoid surgery by choosing uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) — but the procedure not only failed to shrink her fibroids, it left her and her husband “traumatized” by months of pain, nausea, and slow recovery. It wasn’t until she found CIGC that she finally experienced what minimally invasive care is meant to be: precise, compassionate, and life-changing.
“I couldn’t believe how seamless the process was — from the time I had a consultation with Dr. D until recovery, it was amazing. I couldn’t hope for anything better than the experience I had.”
Before coming to CIGC, Desiree’s fibroids had grown so large that her abdomen looked several months pregnant. Her largest fibroid measured 21 centimeters, leaving her constantly bloated, exhausted, and self-conscious.
“I couldn’t even tie my shoes. I had the belly of a pregnant woman…”
Hoping for relief without surgery, she underwent UFE. But what was marketed as the “easiest” procedure turned into six months of pain and nausea. She fainted once at work due to the pain and suffered a head injury.
Even after enduring that long recovery, her fibroids never shrank. Her abdomen remained distended, her symptoms persisted, and her quality of life continued to decline for two more years.
When Desiree began researching other options, she discovered CIGC’s DualPortGYN® — a procedure unlike anything she’d been offered before.
CIGC surgeons have performed DualPortGYN for more than 20 years, refining it to safely remove large fibroids and treat complex GYN conditions through just two tiny incisions, each about the length of a paper cut.
Performed at CIGC’s specialized outpatient centers, DualPortGYN allows patients to go home the same day, often with less pain, less blood loss, and faster healing than hospital-based surgeries.
Desiree underwent a functional partial hysterectomy using CIGC’s DualPortGYN technique, which removed all of her fibroids — including the largest, 21-centimeter one — in under an hour. Through two small incisions, her CIGC surgeon removed the uterus while preserving both the ovaries and cervix to maintain her hormone balance, pelvic support, and sexual function.
She returned home that same day and fully recovered in about 10 days.
“After my surgery at CIGC, I finally felt free.”
The difference was immediate. The years of pain, bloating, and fatigue were gone. The recovery that had once taken half a year was now measured in days — and Desiree could move, breathe, and live freely again.
CIGC is redefining what minimally invasive GYN surgery means.
Fellowship-trained surgeons specializing exclusively in GYN surgery.
Advanced retroperitoneal techniques that minimize blood loss and pain.
Outpatient centers designed for safe, same-day recovery — no hospital stay needed.
Transparent costs and participation with most major insurance plans.
Proven outcomes published in peer-reviewed journals, showing superior safety and success rates even in large or complex cases.
This focus on surgical precision and patient comfort allows women like Desiree to receive the highest standard of care — safely, efficiently, and with long-term results.
CIGC also offers fertility-preserving options, including the LAAM® myomectomy technique, which removes fibroids while preserving the uterus for women who wish to maintain fertility.
Desiree’s experience is a powerful reminder that not all “minimally invasive” procedures deliver the same results. UFE and robotic options often fail to address the root cause — but CIGC’s DualPortGYN procedure treats the problem completely while preserving healthy organs and minimizing recovery time.
If you’ve been told you need open surgery, robotic surgery, or embolization for fibroids, it’s time to learn what’s truly possible.
Book your consult today to learn your personalized surgical options and discover how CIGC’s advanced minimally invasive techniques can help you move forward with confidence and relief.
Patient testimonials reflect individual experiences and results, which may vary. They are not intended as medical advice and do not represent the opinions or medical guidance of The Center for Innovative GYN Care (CIGC). Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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