Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian Cysts, What are They?
What are ovarian cysts? — Anatomically, a woman’s reproductive organs are composed of a uterus, a left and right Fallopian tube attached to the uterus and a left and right ovary underneath the Fallopian tubes. Sometimes, fluid can fill up a growth within an ovary creating an ovarian cyst. In women who are having their
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.
Endometriosis Resection
Endometriosis is when tissue that is normally in the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel and possibly other places in the pelvic cavity. Sometimes it can even grow outside the pelvis. This extra tissue may be referred to as “implants.” During your period,
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
