“They say seven days, but it’s not going to be seven days… and low and behold, they were right.”
That’s what one of our patients, Shelby, 33, said just days after undergoing a minimally invasive hysterectomy using The Center for Innovative GYN Care’s (CIGC) exclusive DualPortGYN® technique. After years of misdiagnosis, severe pain, and being told her symptoms were just PMDD, an emotional disorder, she chose definitive treatment for endometriosis and fibroids.
She knew she didn’t want children. A Christian working at a nonprofit that advocates for the LGBTQ community—and a lover of life, especially dancing—what she wanted most was her life back.
If you’re considering a hysterectomy—whether you’re in your late 30s or early 50s, whether you’re done having kids or never wanted them to begin with—you deserve to know that you have options beyond open surgery, long recovery times, and outdated assumptions.
Unlike standard robotic or laparoscopic surgeries performed by most OBGYNs, DualPortGYN® uses a specialized retroperitoneal dissection technique—essentially a surgical “GPS” that maps the entire pelvic region. This allows for full visualization of vital structures like the ureters, bladder, and uterine arteries, resulting in safer procedures, minimal blood loss, and faster recovery. Most standard approaches don’t use this method, which can lead to higher complication rates and longer healing times.
For women living with chronic pelvic pain, fibroids, or endometriosis, a hysterectomy can be the most effective, long-term solution.
While CIGC also offers fertility-sparing treatment options, some women choose this path to reclaim their lives after years of suffering. Others make this choice because motherhood isn’t part of their plan. For many women, a hysterectomy can represent autonomy, relief, and alignment with their identity.
Whatever your reasons—they are valid. And your care should reflect that.
CIGC’s DualPortGYN® is a highly advanced, minimally invasive laparoscopic technique developed specifically for GYN surgery. Unlike standard laparoscopic or robotic approaches, DualPortGYN® uses just two tiny incisions, strategically placed to reduce pain, minimize scarring, and speed up recovery.
Most patients go home the same day. Many return to work in 7–10 days, not weeks. And because this technique allows for precise, full removal of disease, the outcomes are often life-changing.
In her own words, our patient shared: as actually having my period, there were a couple of days every month where it was almost impossible to get out of bed, but I did because I had work responsibilities.
“When I was actually having my period, there were a couple of days every month where it was almost impossible to get out of bed, but I did because I had work responsibilities.”
Like many women complaining of severe and debilitating pain caused by complex GN conditions, she was told to “watch and wait.” Her OBGYN prescribed only an ultrasound. Eventually, she chose to advocate for herself—and found a surgeon who listened.
Just one week after surgery, she was working remotely. By the second week, she was up and about, even attending Easter service. She called it the best she had felt in over a decade.
At CIGC, we don’t make assumptions about your goals. Some patients want to preserve fertility; others are ready for a definitive solution. Our job is to offer clear, expert guidance so you can choose what’s right for you.
Whether you’re a busy professional, a caregiver, a partner, or simply someone who’s ready to stop planning life around pain—we’re here to help.
If you’ve been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told you should wait: you don’t have to.
Schedule a consultation to learn if a minimally invasive hysterectomy with DualPortGYN® is the right choice for you.
Let’s talk about relief—on your terms.
Schedule a consultation to learn more about how we can treat your condition today.
