MYOMA
Gynecologic Conditions Patient Education Seminar
This program presents the opinions of and techniques used by an independent surgeon and not those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Please see last slide for complete disclosures.
Management of Uterine Fibroids
For over 100 years, surgery was the mainstay of treatment of uterine fibroids or myomas. Up until recently, therapeutic management of symptomatic uterine fibroids was broadened to three pillars: surgery, pharmacotherapy, and interventional radiotherapy. Nearly 50% of hysterectomies done for benign reasons are due to myomas.1 American data reveals that myomas occur in about 60%
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Aleli Molera
It took me 9 long months before I finally submitted myself for surgery, for a 5cm myoma uteri which caused on and off spotting, heavy menstrual bleeding, pressure and pain. I was 48 then, and after being diagnosed last May, 2017, I was afraid and hesitant what would be my next move, this is going
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
