On November 19th, gynecologic surgeon William Parker, MD, performed live telesurgery from Saint John’s Health Center for the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology that was meeting in Orlando, Florida. The broadcast consisted of a laparoscopic myomectomy (remove uterine fibroids using a laparoscope) and was transmitted to an audience of over 1,000 gynecologists from over 60 countries who were attending the conference. See video here.
Topics of Interest
- About Uterine Fibroids
- Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
- Fibroids, Fertility and Pregnancy
- Watchful Waiting or Medical Treatment
- Do You Need Surgery?
- Fibroids & Cancer
- 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
- Caring for Yourself After Surgery
- Fibroid Photos
- Using MRI to decide the best treatment option for you
- Can New Fibroids Grow?
- Do You Need a Hysterectomy?
- Uterine Artery Embolization, Focused Ultrasound
- Fibroid Treatment Options Based on your Symptoms
- Adenomyosis
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Author Archives: Bill Parker, MD
Mefipristone, a Medical Treatment for Fibroids, is Not Looking Good
November 1, 2009 – 3:07 pm
Mefipristone was effective decreasing sympotms from fibroids, but it caused benign overgrowth of the uterine lining cells. While benign overgrowth does not turn into precancer or cancer, the worry is that longer treatment with Mefipristone could stimulate actual cancer cells to form. Further study will be needed, but this study is discouraging.
New Research on the Myths Regarding Instructions Doctors Give Following Surgery
October 25, 2009 – 3:16 pm
Available studies of activity restrictions following surgery do not support many of the recommendations currently provided by doctors. Resumption of usual activities after gynecologic surgery helps integrate women back into normal life and, although more study is needed, they suggested more liberal recommendations after abdominal surgery
Hysterectomy, or other options
October 8, 2009 – 7:51 pm
I have a 5 inch fibroid in my uterus plus others and lesions along with multiple cysts on my ovaries. I am considering a partial hysterectomy….keeping my ovaries. Is it necessary?
Post-forty = automatic hysterectomy?
October 5, 2009 – 12:40 pm
There are multiple treatment options for women with fibroids, regardless of what age they happen to be.
Uterine artery embolization for fibroids is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage.
October 5, 2009 – 9:15 am
Women who get pregnant following UAE have higher risks of miscarriage and excessive bleeding after delivery.
Can “watchful waiting” be used when a patient is anemic?
September 28, 2009 – 4:06 pm
Is it possible to build up hemoglobin enough to be able to just wait and watch fibroids. My hemoglobin was 6.6 and is now 7.5 from taking iron supplements. My uterus is 6 times normal size with one fibroid the size of a softball, and numerous others. My doctor is strongly recommending a laparoscopic hysterectomy. […]
Is Watchful Waiting A Good Option for Fibroids at Age 50?
August 10, 2009 – 2:42 pm
No hysterectomy needed for fibroids
Laparoscopic Myomectomy, Robotic Myomectomy or Abdominal Myomectomy – Which Doctor Should I Choose?
August 10, 2009 – 2:13 pm
Choosing the right doctor for your fibroid surgery – Laparoscopic Myomectomy, Robotic Myomectomy or Abdominal Myomectomy
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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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