Laparoscopic Gynecology - UNMC Department of Ob/Gyn and Olson Center for Women's Health

Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery and Urogynecology Section

A joint effort of the Division of Urologic Surgery, Department of Surgery, and the
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

(402) 559-4500 or (800) 371-1244

Surgeons: Neena Agarwala, M.D. and Michael Feloney, M.D.

The Section of Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery and Urogynecology provides specialized services in minimally invasive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and other benign gynecological conditions. Other specialized services include endometriosis, sexual dysfunction, bladder dysfunction and pelvic pain.

Graphic depiction of a normal uterus as
viewed through a laparoscope.

Specialized services available include:

Laparoscopic management of endometriosis with radical excision of extensive endometriosis,
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy,
Laparoscopic myomectomy,
Laparoscopic and minimally invasive vaginal surgery for urinary incontinence,
Minimally invasive neurostimulation surgery for severe urgency symptoms,
Laparoscopic surgery for pelvic prolapse,
Laparoscopic lysis of adhesions,
Laparoscopic appendectomy,
Laparoscopic tubal and ovarian surgery.

Presentation of Dr. Agarwala's Surgeries:
(PowerPoint - may take a few moments to load)
Note: in order for the videos of the surgeries to load, open the PowerPoint file. Do not save it to your hard drive.

Removal of the uterus through laparoscopic surgery.

Removal of endometriosis lesions through
laparoscopic surgery.

Our mission is:

To provide the highest quality gynecological care involving all aspects of women's care, medically and surgically.
To continue to positively impact the future of gynecologic medicine by providing training and leadership for our colleagues.

Advantages of laparoscopic and minimally invasive approaches:

1. Early recovery - usually patients can go home in the next 24 hrs after surgery
2. Decreased post-operative pain,
3. Faster recovery and back to work,
4. Decreased blood loss,
5. Precise view of anatomy and detail identification for the surgeon.

Last Updated: August 17, 2007