Με την εξέλιξη των νέων τεχνολογιών, η ρομποτική χειρουργική τεχνική αποτελεί μία από τις τελευταίες καινοτομίες στην ελάχιστα επεμβατική χειρουργική στην γυναικολογία. Σκοπός μας είναι να παρέχουμε στους ασθενείς μια ασφαλέστερη εναλλακτική λύση έναντι της παραδοσιακής ανοιχτής χειρουργικής, χρησιμοποιώντας μια ελάχιστα επεμβατική προσέγγιση ανάλογα με την ασθένεια, την ανατομία και τη γενική ιατρική κατάσταση των [...]
Ovarian cancer, or cancer of the ovaries, is one of the most common types of cancer in women.The ovaries are a pair of small organs located low in the tummy that are connected to the womb and store a woman's supply of eggs.Ovarian cancer mainly affects women who have been through the menopause (usually over [...]
What is a Hysteroscopy? Hysteroscopy is the inspection of the uterine cavity using a thin camera inserted through the vagina and cervix. Hysteroscopy allows for direct visual examination with greater magnification and accuracy than any other method (eg ultrasound, CT or MRI, etc). Any abnormalities found (eg hyperplasia, polyps, fibroids, adhesions, septum, etc) can [...]
Menopause is a stage in women's life when their ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogenand progesterone and they stop menstruating. It is a normal part of aging and marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. Menopause typically occurs in a woman's late 40's to early 50's. It can also lead to sleep problems.When the [...]
The incidence of cervical cancer in the United States has decreased more than 50% in the past 30 years because of widespread screening. In 1975, the rate was 14.8 per 100,000 women. By 2011, it decreased to 6.7 per 100,000 women. Mortality from the disease has undergone a similar decrease from 5.55 per 100,000 women [...]
What is a Laparoscopy? Laparoscopy is the examination of internal abdominal organs using a small camera inserted through a 1 cm incision in the belly button. Laparoscopy is performed under general anesthesia and it usually takes a total of 2 to 4 incisions of 0.5-1 cm in the abdomen depending on the type of [...]
The postpartum recovery period usually refers to the first 6 weeks after delivery. But some believe that it lasts for 6 months or even 1 year after giving birth. Many factors influence how a woman recovers from childbirth, and everyone’s experience is different. Some contributing factors include whether a woman has had past deliveries, and [...]
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the globe and through communities in the US, some estimates predict that 40-70% of people will be infected. This wide range shows that a lot depends on the steps we take to prevent the spread of infection and for pregnant women this is more important. There are a lot [...]
Many pregnant women will wonder what it feels like when a baby, or fetus, moves during pregnancy.The amount a fetus moves during pregnancy will vary from the early, butterfly-like movements when the fetus is still tiny, to the occasional breath-taking jabs and more continuous movement as delivery approaches.The early, fluttering movements a fetus makes are [...]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) symptoms in women There are many types of HPV. This is a very common infection that usually presents with no symptoms. However, without treatment, some types of HPV could cause cancer. Prevention is, therefore, very important. HPV infections usually clear from the body within 2 years. However, if certain HPV strains [...]
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