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5-Minute Procedure to Reduce Heavy Periods With NovaSure
1 in 5 women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding. More than just a hassle, they take physical, emotional, and social toll as well.
NovaSure®, a one-time, five-minute procedure lightens or ends your heavy period. With no pills or hormonal side effects, menstrual bleeding is dramatically reduced or stopped.
NovaSure Works in Four Simple Steps:
Your doctor slightly opens your cervix (the opening to the uterus), inserts a slender wand, and extends a triangular mesh device into the uterus
The mesh gently expands, fitting to the size and shape of your uterus
The mesh gently expands, fitting to the size and shape of your uterus
Precisely measured radio frequency energy is delivered through the mesh for about 90 seconds, gently removing the lining of the uterus
Precisely measured radio frequency energy is delivered through the mesh for about 90 seconds, gently removing the lining of the uterus
The mesh device is pulled back into the wand and both are removed from the uterus
The mesh device is pulled back into the wand and both are removed from the uterus
To learn more, check out our section on [NovaSure].
Ventura County OBGYN Offers Robotic Surgery
When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cervical and uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse and menorrhagia or excessive bleeding.
With da Vinci ®, small incisions are used to introduce miniaturized wristed instruments and a high-definition 3D camera. Seated comfortably at the da Vinci ® console, your surgeon views a magnified, high-resolution 3D image of the surgical site.
To learn more, check our our section on [da Vinci Surgery].
Robotic Surgery Solution to Uterine Fibroids
da Vinci® Robotics offers a minimally invasive surgery option for uterine fibroids. The robotic myomectomy procedure combines the best of open and laparoscopic surgery.
The potential benefits of da Vinci Myomectomy as compared to traditional open abdominal surgery are:
- Opportunity for future pregnancy
- Significantly less pain
- Fewer complications
- Less scarring
- A faster return to normal daily activities
To see if a da Vinci Myomectomy is right for you check out our section on [da Vinci Myomectomy].
Understanding Options for Your Hysterectomy
There are times when a hysterectomy is a must in order to deal with medical conditions that can be quite serious. A hysterectomy can be performed in different ways, but the main purpose is to remove the uterus, and at times, the ovaries as well.
It is an extremely common procedure that is used to treat such conditions as severe or abnormal vaginal bleeding, pre-cancerous conditions found in the cervix, uterine fibroids, severe endometriosis, uterine prolapsed, pelvic relaxation, and cancer. In all of these situations, the procedure is often a must in order to protect the health of the patient.
When your doctor determines that a hysterectomy is the proper treatment for you, then you will need to discuss the types that are currently available.
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic surgery is a non-invasive method performing a hysterectomy. During this procedure, a light and very small instrument will be threaded through small incisions in the belly.
The benefits to this procedure include small incisions for less pain during recovery and the fact that you get to keep your cervix. However, this procedure cannot be used in cases in which cancer has been found, especially cervical cancer.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic hysterectomy is considered the most non-invasive method of any type of surgical procedure. The procedure makes use of small incisions and a robot controlled device. The surgeon can have the most exact control possible throughout the procedure. The advantage is much lower risk to the patient and the most precise removal of tissues.
Robotic hysterectomies can be used for a variety of different conditions, including cancer. This allows the doctor to have precise control over what tissue is removed and what is not.
Vaginal Hysterectomy
In a few very specific cases, a vaginal hysterectomy may be performed. This procedure involves removal of the uterus through the vagina. Some women prefer this method since it seems less invasive. However, it can only be used in cases of hyperplasia, cervical dysplasia, and uterine prolapse. Additionally, vaginal hysterectomies come along with the possibility of severe complications.
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
This procedure is the most invasive. It involves a full surgical incision in which the doctor will remove everything: the uterus and the cervix as well as the ovaries in some cases. Because it is so invasive, the procedure is only used in certain situations, including:
- ovarian cancer
- large fibroids in the uterus
- severe endometriosis
Talk to your doctor
If your doctor determines that you need a hysterectomy, then it is important for you to go over your options and determine which would be best for your own condition. Not all hysterectomy options are right for each case, so make sure you go over the details with your physician.
Dirty Girl Mud Run in Santa Paula, CA – Dr. Hall and all our Staff participated
On November 3rd 2012 our doctors sponsored all of the staff who wanted to participate in the Dirty Girl Mud Run in Santa Paula, Ca. Dr. Hall competed along with us it was a crazy day. Check out our Facebook page for more photos!
Ventura County Offering Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
Only da Vinci ® overcomes the limitations of both traditional open surgery and conventional minimally invasive surgery. The da Vinci ® System is a sophisticated robotic platform designed to expand the surgeon’s capabilities – and for the first time – offer a minimally invasive option for major surgery. Surgeons at Ventura County Obstetric & Gynecologic Medial Group Inc. are specially trained for the robotic surgery procedure.
With da Vinci ®, small incisions are used to introduce miniaturized wristed instruments and a high-definition 3D camera. Seated comfortably at the da Vinci ® console, your surgeon views a magnified, high-resolution 3D image of the surgical site.
To learn more, check out our section on [da Vinci ® Surgery].
ABC News Profile on da Vinci Surgery
New research suggest doctors will perform better with robotic assistance.
Data shows clinical advantages to robotic surgery
With a 3-D view and greater dexterity, the da Vinci surgical robot offers many advantages