The obstetrics and gynecology team at Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital used a single-port robotic arm to remove a 4 ...
Surgery for gynecologic cancers is a common form of treatment, but each surgical approach has its advantages and disadvantages for patients. For patients with gynecologic cancers, opting for minimally ...
Robotic-assisted surgery using ‘da Vinci’ technology is linked to lower complication rates, enhanced recovery, shorter ...
As many as 80% of women will have uterine fibroids in their lifetime. Too many of them will undergo a hysterectomy, experts say.
A hysterectomy is the primary treatment for endometrial cancer. It involves the removal of the uterus and cervix and possibly the ovaries and fallopian tubes, depending on the cancer stage and type.
Uterine fibroids occur in an estimated 20 to 80 percent of women. They are most common in women from their 30s to their early 50s. Most women will have small fibroids and no symptoms. If you have ...
A hysterectomy — the removal of your uterus — is a major surgical procedure that triggers lasting physical changes. This surgery was traditionally done through an incision in your abdomen.
When Linsey was first diagnosed 13 years ago, she was told the condition was mild, but over time the fibroids grew and her symptoms intensified. By 2020, she was experiencing heavy, prolonged ...
Obstetrics is a damn bloody business. The day when I went back home to our large referral hospital, I was met by Athenian shock combat. A terrible theatre list sneaked its way through my shift that ...
Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...