Gynecologic Problems
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Giant Ovary
This patient is not pregnant. She had a giant ovarian tumor we removed by open surgery. Whereas, most surgeons would have cut her open with a 2-foot incision on her belly, we managed to remove this giant ovarian tumor with only a 6-inch incision, without spilling its contents inside the abdominal cavity!! Her abdomen went
Medicine to shrink myomas
NEW DRUG TO SHRINK MYOMAS. The growth of myomas or fibroids have been found to be promoted by progesterone. Therefore blocking the progesterone receptors have been found to reduce myomas as has been proven by a new drug called ULIPRISTAL (brand name Esmya), available in the Philippines. It has contraceptive benefits and is particularly effective
How to undergo a major surgery without missing a day of work
It is possible to not miss a day of work after a complicated major surgery, if done with Robotic Surgery . I recently performed a Robotic Surgery to remove the uterus, cervix, Fallopian tubes and ovaries of a high level bank executive who had multiple myomas in her uterus with ovarian cysts . She was
Robotic Surgery Philippines: Anna Litonjua, Uterine Fibroids
I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and was heavily bleeding for two years. I kept on postponing visits to see an OB-Gyne. I was afraid of undergoing the knife until pain and sever bleeding became unbearable. I was rushed to the hospital last May 29, with a life-threatening blood count of only 5.8. Normal values are
Marites Ampil, successful Robotic Surgery Philippines
My name is Marites Ampil. I am 54 years old. I work full time and caregiver/guardian to my 88 year old mother. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with Multiple Myoma. I was not prepared to undergo surgery then as the thought of a large abdominal incision plus long post-surgical recovery, long hospital stay scared me
