Newton-Wellesley

Telemedicine

Telemedicine has many applications in healthcare, including standard clinical care, counseling or therapy, patient education, professional consultation or supervision, and more.

Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to provide real-time health care to patients at a distance.

During this time of the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, telemedicine has proven to be a necessary and outstanding way to maintain continuity with your doctor, while maintaining safety for yourself and health care staff. Your treatment plans may be carried out without interruption or delay.

  • Newton-Wellesley OB/GYN offers telemedicine and in-person consultations and follow-up visits.
  • Healthcare professionals can use telemedicine to see patients or to consult with other care providers.
  • Telemedicine can be provided to a patient at home or work, or at another clinic or hospital. Now with mobile devices, the patient can be anywhere with access to the internet.

Setting Up a Telemedicine Appointment with Newton-Wellesley OB/GYN

To set up a telemedicine appointment, please call Newton-Wellesley OB/GYN in Newton at (617) 332-2345 or in Walpole at (508) 668-5555 For your convenience, you may also request an appointment for telemedicine online.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery FAQs

How is minimally invasive gynecologic surgery different than open gynecologic surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery allows our physicians to use specific surgical techniques that limit the size and number of incisions that need to be made during a surgical procedure. As a result, they can perform surgery without cutting into a lot of skin and muscle, as is done with open gynecologic surgery. Less trauma to the muscles results in less pain, less blood loss, and quicker recovery times.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery?

Minimally invasive surgical approaches can be faster, safer, and require less recovery time. Other potential benefits include

  • Better cosmetic results from smaller skin incisions
  • Less blood loss from surgery.
  • Reduced risk of muscle damage due to reduced trauma to the muscles and soft tissues.
  • Reduced risk of infection and postoperative pain.
  • Faster recovery from surgery and less rehabilitation required.
  • Diminished reliance on pain medications after surgery.

Can minimally invasive gynecologic surgery be done on an outpatient basis?

Depending on the baseline health of the patient, many minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries can be done on an outpatient basis.

How long does it take to recover from minimally invasive gynecologic surgery?

Typically, patients who undergo minimally invasive gynecologic surgery can return to normal activities within a few weeks. Oftentimes, patients can begin their physical therapy and recovery program sooner than patients who have had open gynecologic surgery, because their pain is less severe. Patients who have conventional (open) gynecologic surgery, typically, have a 6 week recovery period.

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