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Griffin Faculty Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology offers minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery to treat a range of gynecologic conditions, including ovarian cysts, fibroids and endometriosis. Our experts specialize in minimally-invasive surgical techniques, such as laparoscopic, robotic, and a new method called vNOTES, that reduce pain while resulting in a faster recovery for you. Our compassionate doctors are committed improving your quality of life and working with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that is best for you.
Minimally-invasive surgery is a technique that uses advanced technology to make small, precise incisions that leave small or no visible scars, and can more quickly and easily improve your quality of life.
Many surgical procedures that used to be performed through larger abdominal incisions are now performed through less invasive procedures, some of these procedures include:
- Cystectomy removal of a cyst
- Hysterectomy removal of uterus
- Myomectomy – removal of uterine fibroids
- Salpingectomy removal of fallopian tubes
- Oophorectomy removal of ovaries
- Salpingo-oophorectomy removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes
- Tubal ligation female sterilization
Advanced Care, Superior Patient Comfort
Griffin Healths commitment to providing exceptional patient care and being a leader in healthcare excellence and innovation in the communities we serve, led to the creation of our advanced Robotic-Assisted Surgery Program.
da Vinci Xi Robotic-assisted Surgical System
Griffin offers a range of minimally invasive surgical options using the da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted surgical system – the most up-to-date, advanced surgical robot available. Click the video below to learn how the da Vinci Xi enables surgeons to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control.
vNOTES Scarless Approach
Performed by our specially trained surgeons, vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) is a breakthrough, innovative approach to hysterectomy and other gynecologic procedures. With vNOTES, patients benefit from no visible scarring, less pain, reduced use of medication and a faster recovery time. Learn more here.
Meet our Minimally-Invasive Gynocologic Surgeon
Daniel Lax, MD is a gynecologic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques that offer healing with less pain and a quicker recovery. Dr. Lax is dedicated to giving individual attention to his patients and offers medical and surgical options to treat pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids and many other disorders of the female genital tract.
Dr. Lax earned his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He is advancing healthcare by being the first physician in the northeast, and the only physician in Connecticut performing the revolutionary vNOTES approach. He completed residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Newark Beth Israel Hospital. During his residency, he was drawn to gynecologic surgery and received the Michael C. Pitter Award for excellence in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Dr. Lax went on to Bronxcare Health System where he completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery with special training in urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.