As many of you probably know by now, the FDA recently issued a warning saying that morcellation of fibroids during laparoscopic myomectomy (or during laparoscopic hysterectomy) should be avoided because of the risk of uterine leiomyosarcoma (uterine muscle wall cancer). I disagree with this decision (see reasons below) and ask that women who have benefitted […]
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- Laparoscopic and Robotic Myomectomy
- Abdominal Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy for Bleeding or Infertility
- Vaginal Myomectomy for Cervical Fibroids
- Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Doctor Before Surgery
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- Using MRI to decide the best treatment option for you
- Can New Fibroids Grow?
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Monthly Archives: April 2014
Fibroids and Thyroid Disease
April 7, 2014 – 1:14 pm
Overt hypothyroidism is associated with the presence of uterine leiomyoma: a retrospective analysis. Authors: Ott J, Kurz C, Braun R, Promberger R, Seemann R, Vytiska-Binstorfer E, Walch K. Journal: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2014 Mar 13 [Epub ahead of print] Study From: Medical University of Vienna, Austria Problem: A possible correlation between uterine […]
Dr. William H. Parker is a board-certified Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Parker is an internationally recognized expert in fibroid surgery and research. Based in San Diego, California, he is considered one of the best fibroid surgeons for abdominal and laparoscopic myomectomy in the United States and abroad. He has been chosen for Best Doctors in America and Top Doctors every year beginning in the late 90's.
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