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Dr. Kathryn Nicole Thomas, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Florissant, MO specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2018 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Kathryn Nicole Thomas, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
1224 Graham Road
Florissant, MO 63031
4901 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
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4901 Forest Park Avenue Div Obgyn Family Planning, Suite 710
Saint Louis, MO 63108
4921 Parkview Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Dr. Kathryn Nicole Thomas, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2018. She has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2018)
Licensed In: Missouri
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Dr. Kathryn Thomas is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist. In Dr. Thomas's practice, she is particularly interested in contraception (birth control), laparoscopic surgery, and gynecologic surgery. She studied medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
