Dr. Parker has just written an article for OBG Management, a free OB-Gyn journal with the largest number of readers of all the OB-Gyn journals. In this article, Dr. Parker debunks the myths that gynecologists have been taught about myomectomy and the myths that women are often told as the reasons why they should have […]
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Tag Archives: hysterectomy
Myths You May be Told as to Why You Need a Hysterectomy Instead of a Myomectomy
May 10, 2017 – 10:36 pm
The FDA and the Warning About Uterine and Fibroid Morcellation
April 21, 2014 – 8:40 pm
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 […]
Effect of Surgical Volume on Outcomes
January 8, 2013 – 8:30 am
Authors: Wallenstein MR, Ananth CV, Kim JH, Burke WM, Hershman DL, Lewin SN, Neugut AI, Lu YS, Herzog TJ, Wright JD. Study from: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, Journal: Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012;119:709-16. Problem: Studies from other surgical specialties show that surgeons who regularly perform operations have better results than those […]
Complication Rates and Effectiveness of Uterine Artery Embolization
November 21, 2012 – 9:09 am
Title: Complication Rates and Effectiveness of Uterine Artery Embolization in the Treatment of Symptomatic Leiomyomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal: American Journal of Roentgenology, 2012; volume 199, pages 1153-1163. Authors: Sundeep S. Toor, Arash Jaberi, D. Blair Macdonald, Mathew D. F. McInnes, Mark E. Schweitzer and Pasteur Rasuli. Study from: Department of Medical Imaging, […]
Endometriosis – do I need a hysterectomy, do I need my ovaries out?
May 30, 2011 – 7:35 pm
My ob/gyn strongly suggested that I start thinking about having a hysterectomy as well as having my ovaries removed.
Hysterectomy for Fibroids with Minimal Symptoms
February 27, 2011 – 2:03 pm
Hysterectomy should not be necessary and you should seek a second opinion from a gynecologist who can offer you the other options in order to see what is right for you.
Second Opinions
December 11, 2010 – 8:54 am
Dr. Parker, I am 49 yrs. old in good physical health. I walk or run several times a week, and am slim(5ft.115 lbs) and look youthful. However, I have a lot of stress-6 children, 2 with drug addictions, a difficult marriage, etc. I have a 10 cm fibroid that is putting pressure on my rectum. […]
Outcomes from fibroid (leiomyoma) therapies: comparison with normal controls.
November 22, 2010 – 8:30 am
Journal: Obstetetrics and Gynecology. 2010 Sep;116(3):641-52. Authors: Spies JB, Bradley LD, Guido R, Maxwell GL, Levine BA, Coyne K. Study from: Georgetown University Hospital Department of Radiology, Washington, DC Problem: Despite the very common occurrence of fibroids, very few studies have evaluated the severity of symptoms caused by uterine fibroids, their effect on health-related quality-of-life, […]
Cancer Experts Agree: Keep Your Ovaries
September 13, 2010 – 8:30 am
Women who do not have the BRCA cancer gene or a strong family history of ovarian cancer should strongly consider keeping their ovaries, especially if they are not menopausal.
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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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