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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy

James E. Carter, MD, PhD - USA
Index of Articles by Dr. Carter

Website: www.JamesCarterMD.com

James Edward Carter, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.O.G.
26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541
Mission Viejo, California 92691

Current Positions: 

Medical Director, Women's Health Center of South Orange County, Inc.

Past President and Member of the Board of Trustees, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)

Past President and Member of the Board of Trustees, International Pelvic Pain Society

Editor, International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy

Certification and Licensure:

Advanced Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery
Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy, Inc.
Board Certified, 1996

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certified, December 1987; Recertified, June 1995

American Board of Laser Surgery
Board Certified, December 1990

Licensed Physician and Surgeon, State of California

Certified Clinical Densitometrist by The International Society for Clinical Densitometry

Faculty Appointments:

Clinical Associate Professor 1996-Present
Clinical Assistant Professor 1990-1996
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of California, Irvine College of Medicine

Clinical Faculty for Courses in Division of 1995-1997
Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery
Stanford University

Clinical Faculty for Courses in 1993-1996 
Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery
Catholic University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium

Stanford University Clinical Faculty 1986-1987
Department of Family Medicine

Editorial Staff Reviewer For:

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal of American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists
Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery (Japan)

Special Training and Interests:

Ultrasonography Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
Menopause Obstetrics and Gynecology Urogynecology Laparoscopic Laser Surgery
Endometriosis Operative Hysteroscopy Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Treatment General Medicine

Professional Society, Memberships/Fellowships:

Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Board Member 1995-Present
Secretary/Treasurer 1997-1998
Vice President 1998-1999
President 1999-2000
International Society of Gynecological Endoscopists
Board Member, U.S. Representative 1997-2000
International Pelvic Pain Society, Founding Member
Secretary/Treasurer 1997-1998
Vice President 1998-1999
President 1999-2000
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
American Urological Association
European Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
The Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy
American Fertility Society
American Medical Association
California Medical Association
Orange County Medical Association
Orange County OB/GYN Society,
Conference Chairman 1998-1999
Conference Chairman 1997-1998
President 1995-1996
Vice President 1994-1995

Education and Training:

Kaiser Permanente Medical Group 1982-1985
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Hospital 1982-1985
Emergency Room Department Physician 

Maricopa County Medical Center 1981-1982
Flexible Internship

Loyola Stritch School of Medicine 1977-1981
Medical Degree

University of Minnesota 1965-1972
Ph.D. in Medical Physics 

Patents:

1. U.S. Patent # 5,496,335 – Insertable Suture Passing Grasping Probe and Methodology for using same, granted March 5, 1996, Serial # 112,585
2. U.S. Patent # 5,772,678 – Retractable Disposable Tip Reusable Trocar Obturator
3. U.S. Patent # 5,507,758 – Insertable Suture Grasping Probe Guide and Methodology for Using Same.
4. U.S. Patent # 385,627 – Medical Instrument Handle issued January 16, 1996 Serial # 48,891
5. U.S. Patent # 5,899,911 – Method of Using Needlepoint Suture Passer to Retract and Reinforce Ligaments.

Publications and Presentations:

Carter JE, Jacobson A. Reimplantation of a human embryo with subsequent ovarian pregnancy. 
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1986; 155:282-283

Carter JE. Laser ablation of endometriosis combined with advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures for treatment of pelvic pain. Abstract. 9th International Congress on Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 1991 Anaheim, California 

Carter JE. Laparoscopic removal of large dermoid cyst without spillage. Abstract. International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy 1991 Barcelona, Spain

Carter JE, Mizes CM. Laparoscopic diagnosis and repair-Spigelian hernia. Abstract. International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy 1991 Barcelona, Spain

Carter JE, Bailey, TS. laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy utilizing the contact tip Nd YAG laser. Abstract. First European Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 1992 Clermond Ferrand, France

Carter JE. Adenomyosis as a cause of failure in laser laparoscopic therapy for pelvic pain. Abstract. Third World Congress on Endometriosis 1992 Brussels, Belgium

Carter JE, Bailey TS. Use of GnRH agonists analogues to reduce fibroid size for laparoscopic myomectomy prior to laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Abstract. Third World Congress on Endometriosis 1992 Brussels, Belgium

Carter JE, Bailey TS. Procedure for laparoscopic resection of uterine fibroids previously treated by GnRH agonists analogue followed by laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Abstract. Third World Congress on Endometriosis 1992 Brussels, Belgium

Carter JE, Mizes CM. Laparoscopic diagnosis and repair-Spigelian hernia: Report of a case and technique. America Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1992; 167: 77-78.

Carter JE, Kallins GJ, Ekuan JH. Laparoscopic diagnosis and excision of an intact ovarian pregnancy: A case report. J Reprod Med 1993; 38:962-983

Carter JE, Bailey TS. Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy using the contact-tip Nd YAG Laser. Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine and Surgery. 1993; 11:75-77

Carter JE. Combined hysteroscopic and laparoscopic findings in patients with chronic pelvic pain. Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 1994; 2:43-47

Carter JE. Combined hysteroscopy and laparoscopic diagnosis of the causes of pelvic pain. 2nd European Congress in Gynaecological Endoscopy and New Surgical Techniques, Heidelberg, Germany 1993. Ed. Basert G, Wallweiner D, Keckstein J, Monduzzi Editore, Bologna, Italy 1994; 279-282

Carter JE, Ryoo J, Katz A. Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy: A case control comparative study with total abdominal hysterectomy. 2nd European Congress in Gynaecological Endoscopy and New Surgical Techniques, Heidelberg, Germany 1993. Ed. Basert G, Wallweiner D, Keckstein J, Monduzzi Editore, Bologna, Italy 1994; 287-290

Carter JE. Laparoscopic Burch procedure for stress urinary incontinence – the Carter modification-lecture. 2nd European Congress in Gynaecological Endoscopy and New Surgical Techniques, Heidelberg, Germany 1993. Ed. Basert G, Wallweiner D, Keckstein J, Monduzzi Editore, Bologna, Italy 1994; 291-294

Carter JE, Bailey TS. Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy utilizing the contact-tip Nd YAG Laser: A reviewed of 67 cases. Annals Academy of Medicine, Singapore 1994; 23: 13-17

Carter JE, Ryoo J, Katz A. Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy: A case control comparative study with total abdominal hysterectomy. Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 1994; 1:116-121

Carter JE. A new technique of fascial closure for laparoscopic incisions. Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery 1994; 4: 143-148. 

Carter JE, Trotter JP. GnRH analogues in the treatment of endometriosis: Clinical and economical considerations. The Female Patient 1995; 20:13-20

Carter JE. Laparoscopic treatment of chronic pelvic pain in 100 adult women. Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 1995; 3:81-87

Carter JE. Laparoscopic bladder neck suspension. Endoscopic Surgery and Related Technologies 1995; 3:81-87

Carter JE. Cost effective management of women with pelvic pain. Keio Journal of Medicine 1995; 44:96

Carter JE, Cusamano PG. Introduction to endoscopic incontinence surgery. Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy: A Practical Guide. ED. Cusamano PG, DePrest JA, Parthenon Publishing Group, New York 1996; 101-111

Carter JE, Deprest JA. Bladder neck suspension: Use of the stamey needle. Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy: A Practical Guide. ED. Cusamano PG, DePrest JA, Parthenon Publishing Group, New York 1996; 127-142

Carter JE. Laparoscopic gynecology procedures: Avoid the risk. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy 1996; 2: 157-166

Carter JE. Complications of laparoscopic hysterectomy: Avoid the risks. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy 1996; 3: 9-17

Carter JE. Chronic pelvic pain: Diagnosis and management. Monograph published by Medical Education Collaborative, Golden, Colorado 1996; 1-35

Carter JE. The laparoscopic Burch procedure: Avoiding complications. Min Invas Ther and Allied Technol 1996; 5: 372-377

Carter JE. Laparoscopic Burch procedure for stress urinary incontinence: The Carter modification. Keio J Med 1996; 45(3): 168-171

Carter JE. Laparoscopic presacral neurectomy utilizing contact-tip Nd YAG laser. Keio J Med 1996; 45(4): 332-335

Carter JE. Book review – Endoscopic management of gynecologic disease. Journal of American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 1996; 4(1) 107

Carter JE. Correspondence. A simple subcutaneous tissue closure device for laparoscopic procedures. Min Invas Ther and Allied Technol 1997; 6:241-248

Carter JE. Hysteroscopic surgery-avoid the complication of hyponatremic encephalopathy. Min Invas Ther and Allied Technol 1997; 6:241-248

Carter JE, McCarus SD. Laparoscopic myomectomy: Time and cost analysis of power vs. manual morcellation. J Reprod Med 1997; 42(7):383-388

Carter JE. Suture ? staple ? electrosurgery ? How to decide what is best for you. Journal of Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (JSLS) 1997; 1:171-174

Carter JE. Alternatives to abdominal hysterectomy. Journal of Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (JSLS) 1997; 1:259-262

Carter JE. Surgical treatment for chronic pelvic pain. Journal of Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (JSLS) 1998; 2:129-139

Carter JE, Belville J, Burbank F. The role of uterine artery embolization in the treatment of uterine leiomyomata and severe menorrhagia. Presented at International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy Annual Regional Meeting on Uterine Leiomyoma, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 27-29 August 1998.

Carter JE, Bailey TS, Baginski L. Outpatient laparoscopic surgery of myomas. Presented at International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy Annual Regional Meeting on Uterine Leiomyoma, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 27-29 August 1998.

Carter JE. Laparoscopic Myomectomy: In: Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications. Ed. Levinson CJ, Kavic MS. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, , Miami, Florida, 1999. pp 133-140.

Carter JE Schuessler WW. Laparoscopic Urinary Bladder Surgery: In Prevention and Management of Laparoendoscopic Surgical Complications.. Ed. Levinson CJ, Kavic MS. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, , Miami, Florida, 1999. pp 207-222.

Carter, JE. Carter-Thomason Uterine Suspension and Positioning by Ligament Investment, Fixation and Truncation. Journal of The Society of Reproductive Medicine 1999; 44: 417-422

Carter JE. Uterine Positioning by Ligament Investment, Fixation and Truncation Abstract. Regional Meeting of the International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopists, Montreal, Canada 2/26-27/99.

Carter JE. A systematic history for the patient with chronic pelvic pain. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 1999; 3: 245-252

Carter JE. Laparoscopic Vaginal Vault Suspension Abstract. Regional Meeting of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopists, Cairo Egypt 9/9-10/99

Carter JE. Laparoscopic Burch: Avoid the Complications Abstract. Regional Meeting of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopists, Cairo Egypt 9/9-10/99

Course Coordinator: Stress Urinary Incontinence, Laparoscopic Burch, Paravaginal Repair, Vaginal Vault Suspension and Hysterectomy. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New York, New York 12/4/99.

Howard FM, Perry CP, Carter JE, El-Minawi AM. Pelvic Pain: Diagnosis and Management. Lippincott, William and Wilkins, Philadelphia 2000; pp 529.

Carter JE. Enterocele Repair and Vaginal Vault Suspension Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000: 12; 321-330

Carter JE. Laparoscopic Uterine Suspension In: Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery 2000; 5; 34-40 WB Saunders Company.

Carter JE, Winter M, Mendehlsohn S, Saye W, Richardson AC. Vaginal Vault Suspension and Enterocele Repair by Richardson-Saye Laparoscopic Technique-Description of Training Technique and Results Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2000 

Carter JE. Enterocele Repair and Vaginal Vault Suspension Presented at the Regional Meeting of the International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopists, Budapest, Hungary Aug 30-Sept 2, 2000.

Carter JE. Vaginal Vault Suspension: Laparoscopic Approach. Presented at American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida Nov 16-19, 2000.

Carter JE. Conservative Therapies in Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence. Presented at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons EndoExpo, Orlando, Florida. Dec 6-9, 2000

Carter JE. Laparoscopic Treatment of Vaginal Vault Suspension in Stress Urinary Incontinence. 
Presented at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons EndoExpo, Orlando, Florida. Dec 6-9, 2000

Carter JE. Sciatic, Obturator and Perineal Hernias The view from the gynecologist. Lippincott, William and Wilkins In Press, 2001

Carter JE. Uterus and Vaginal Vault Prolapse, Enteroceles, Cystoceles, Rectoceles
Defects of Pelvic Support in Women. Lippincott, William and Wilkins In Press 2001