Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Pursuing a gentler path
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Dr NicollPosted
Sun 09 May 2010 12:00am
, it is performed through an incision called a laparotomy. Put simply, the goal of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery is to avoid unnecessary laparotomy.
Avoiding large incisions... the use of laparoscopy (aka bandaid surgery, keyhole surgery, or pinhole surgery) and mini-laparotomy.
Laparoscopy is a type of sugery in which a camera is attached to a thin
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Would you like to guess the diag ...
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Odysseys of GeorgePosted
Mon 16 Nov 2009 10:03pm
. His abdomen was very guarded and tensed, peritonitis. However, there was a palpable mass arising from the lower abdomen.
Laparotomy was performed. He was found to have a growth
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Question 11. What is a laparoscopy, and do I need one?
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John David Gordon MDPosted
Mon 22 Mar 2010 11:47am
, then the physician may remove them during the course of the laparoscopy or, if necessary, perform a laparotomy. A laparotomy is a surgery performed through a larger incision, usually made along the bikini line. It may require the patient to stay 1 to 3 days in the hospital following the surgery. In addition, a laparotomy requires a longer recovery period and may
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Do I need a Laparoscopy?
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John David Gordon MDPosted
Fri 25 Sep 2009 3:34pm
ovarian cysts such as endometriomas are present, then the physician may remove them during the course of the laparoscopy or, if necessary, perform a laparotomy.
A laparotomy..., a laparotomy requires a longer recovery period and may create more new scar tissue than laparoscopic surgery. Certain abnormalities cannot be easily treated through laparoscopy
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Tests & Diagnostics for Ovarian Cancer
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Be WellPosted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm
Here is a list of some of the common tests and diagnostics for Ovarian Cancer:
Biopsy
CA 125 Test
Colorectal Cancer
CT scan
Fecal Occult Bleeding
Genetic Test
Laparotomy
Lower GI series
Mammogram
Pelvic exam
Physical exam
Surgery
Transvaginal Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Of course, these are just some of the common tests
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Prayers Needed
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Sarah M.Posted
Sat 21 Feb 2009 11:39pm
. If things are worse of stay the same they may take him to theatre for a laparotomy to see if there is anything obvious going on. Please pray that William's bowel gets going or that we
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A young boy of 15years old prese ...
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Odysseys of GeorgePosted
Mon 16 Nov 2009 10:03pm
for appendectomy. We converted the case to perform a laparotomy and this is what we found.
After releasing the twist,
It is a case of mesenteric venous thrombosis secondary
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A 49 year old Indian gentleman p ...
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Odysseys of GeorgePosted
Mon 16 Nov 2009 10:03pm
was resuscitated and an emergency laparotomy was performed. These was what I saw:
Mind to make a guess?
Answer
PS: For those who read “Burnt” , the 17 year old boy passed away
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MORE FOCUS
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Erik ErichsenPosted
Wed 13 Jan 2010 12:00am
Maternity continues to be very busy. April is the traditional month of marriage. Count 9 months and you understand the connection.
Following complicated deliveries were managed in the last 24 hours:
1) Laparotomy for Uterine Rupture
2) Cesarean Section
3) Abruptio Placentae
4) IUFD delivered
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