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Hysterectomy and Alternatives Section Archive of Articles

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Treatment of Uterine Fibroids — Is Surgery Obsolete? - T. Tulandi, M.D., M.H.C.M.
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Frontiers in Reproductive Medicine edited by Camran Nezhat, MD

Dr. Resad Pasic is a most experienced and talented laparoscopic surgeon. Dr. Pasic will address the role of laparoscopy in hysterectomy in this session. The readers will enjoy his opinions and writing in his article: Less Invasive is Best and video: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.
Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy on a 26 week uterus - Seth Kivnick MD and Ramon Yera MD

OBGYN.net Hysterectomy Resource Center operative procedure video: Laparoscopic Myomectomy performed by Stephanie Morris, MD and Keith Isaacson, MD. They are using the PKS PlasmaSpatula™ for blunt dissection, coagulation and bi-polar cutting to remove the fibroids from the myometrium. Register for the Hysterectomy Resource Center and be notified of new courses, presentations, tutorials, CME opportunities, books and upcoming meetings!

A series of articles by P. Koninckx, MD 

Epidemiology of Endometriosis
Laser Surgery for Endometriosis : Deep Endometriosis
Hysterectomy : Prevalence and Indications
Surgical Strategy
Laser versus Electrosurgery
Laparoscopic Surgery for pelvic floor disorders
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy: Techniques
Endoscopic Surgery:  Abdominal Incisions & Scar
Menopause and Hormones 

Preservation of Reproductive Function in the Female - M. S. El-Sayes

Pre and post operative medical therapy for endometriosis surgery - C. Yap

Can endometriosis recur following hysterectomy? - Professor R. Garry, D. Redwine, MD, E. McVeight, MD & T. Lyons, MD

Retroperitoneal Technique for Laparoscopic Assistance to Vaginal Hysterectomy for Uteri Above 500 gr.: A Modified Technique for Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy - E. Volpi M.D., F. Cacciari M.D., M. Cozzarella M.D., A. La Vista M.D., P. Sismondi M.D

J. Glenn Bradley, MD

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Different Views on Adhesion Management

Early Evaluation of An Electromechanical Morcellator for Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy- *James F. Daniell, M.D., *Calvin Channell, MD; *James Lindsay, MD; *Stephen Staggs, MD; **Traci Henry, R.N. *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Health Care in America - Finding the Balance Between Costs and Outcomes - James F. Daniell, M.D., Ted L. Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., Department of OB/GYN - Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, TN, James Astuto Regional Healthcare Manager, GTE Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Joseph R. Feste, M.D.

Endometrial Ablation Rectoscope/Myomectomy Techniques and Complications
Laparoscopic Retropubic Colposuspension (Burch Procedure)

Herbert A. Goldfarb, MD

Removing Uterine Fibroids Laparoscopically
Laparoscopic Coagulation of Myoma (Myolysis)
Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Myomectomy A Case Report and Literature Review -Herbert Goldfarb, MD, FACOG, FACS& Nicole J. Fanarjian, MA

Francis L. Hutchins Pearl of the Month: Removing Fibroids

A Focus on Fibroids: What Do I Need To Know? - Francis L. Hutchins, MD Courtesy of EmpowerMed

Diagnosis of Uterine Fibroids by Paul D. Indman, MD 

P. D. Indman

Robotic Myomectomy with da Vinci Surgical Robot
Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Abdominal Myomectomy

S.I.G.N. for Hysteroscopic Surgery - Peter O'Donovan, MB, Bch, BAO, FRCS (Eng), FRCOG,Co-Director M.E.R.I.T. Centre, Bradford, UK, and Paul McGurgan, MB., BA.,Karl Storz Research Fellow, M.E.R.I.T. Centre, Bradford, U.K.

Chronic Pelvic Pain: Current Concepts in the Evaluation and Management of a Common Gynecologic Problem - David B. Toub, MD

David B. Redwine, MD

Intestinal Endometriosis
Should Laser Vaporisation and Electrocoagulation of Endometriosis be Banned? (PDF)

About Uterine Fibroids 
Edited excerpts from A Gynecologist's Second Opinion - William H. Parker, MD

Uterine Fibroids
Types of Surgery for Fibroids
Conservative Treatment for Fibroids
What are Uterine Fibroids? 
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids

Keeping Your Ovaries if You Are Having a Hysterectomy for patients
Benefits of Ovarian Conservation at the Time of Hysterectomy for Benign Disease for medical professionals

Grand Rounds: Hysterectomy Sans Oophorectomy: The Case for Leaving a Woman's Ovaries Alone -  W. H. Parker, MD, M. S. Broder, MD, MPH, J. S. Berek, MD, MMSc

Open Access Articles BioMed Central

Laparoscopic Management of Fallopian Tube Prolapse Masquerading as Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina in a Hysterectomized Woman - M. Kucuk 

Laparoscopic Repair of High Rectovaginal Fistula: Is it Technically Feasible? - S. S. Kumaran, C. Palanivelu, A. J Kavalakat, R. Parthasarathi,  M. Neelayathatchi

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Videos of Surgical Procedures - Find surgical videos on topics such as:

Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy
Robotic Myomectomy Procedure

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