by | Sep 26, 2017 | Surgery
Each year, more than 600,000 women in this country undergo a hysterectomy. This is the second among most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. One-fourth of the female population will have this procedure before they turn 60 years of age. The majority of...
by | Sep 26, 2017 | Surgery
A minimally invasive surgical procedure, a laparoscopic hysterectomy is used when a patient’s condition requires the removal of the uterus. The procedure consists in the insertion of a very small camera through the belly button. The doctor will then watch...
by | Sep 26, 2017 | Surgery
A hysterectomy is a common gynecological procedure used in the treatment of uterine and cervical cancer, as well as other conditions such as uterine fibrosis, chronic pelvic pain, and adenomyosis, just to name a few. As with any major surgery, there are both...
by | Sep 26, 2017 | Surgery
Has your doctor informed you that you may need a hysterectomy, or have you already had one and are wondering about possible hysterectomy complications? This article will explain what a hysterectomy is, how it is performed, the different types of hysterectomies...
by | Sep 26, 2017 | Surgery
Myomectomy is a surgical procedure in which fibroid (benign or non-cancerous tumors) is removed. Gynecologists use it to treat uterine fibroids. This procedure allows a woman to keep her uterus and have children later. The procedure may involve...
by | Sep 26, 2017 | Surgery
Medically, a prolapse means ‘falling out of place’. It’s most commonly linked to organs in the female pelvic region. A prolapse occurs when organs shift or drop down out of the natural anatomical position. Moderate to severe cases happen when an...