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If your doctor has recommended a hysterectomy for you and you have explored all other options, there are some very important things to consider. Arm yourself with questions to take to your next appointment.
Ask your doctor the following:- How many hysterectomies do you perform each year?
- What percent are abdominal hysterectomies?
- What percent are minimally invasive hysterectomies?
(Vaginal, laparoscopic) - Note - if your doctor only performs a few laparoscopic surgeries per year, you should consider a more experienced and qualified surgeon.
- Would you recommend a laparoscopic hysterectomy for me?
If the answer is "no" - ask why not?
- How often do you remove the cervix?
Be aware of a Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy option.
- How often do you remove the ovaries?
If ovaries are normal, the current recomendation is for the ovaries to not be removed at the time of hysterectomy unless 65 and older.
- What is your conversion rate from laparoscopy to abdominal incision?
A conversion is where the doctor begins a laparoscopic surgery but decides to change to a more invasive abdominal surgery. The number should be less than 5 percent.
- What is your complication rate?
Major complications should be under 5 percent.
If you do not feel comfortable with any answer, go for another opinion with a second or third doctor.
*This list was used by permission from the website of Dr Lori Warren.
Megan Bird, M.D.
364 SE 8th Ave, Suite 205
Hillsboro OR 97202
503-681-4145 |
Barbara Levy, M.D.
34503 Ninth Avenue S. #330
Federal Way WA 98003
253-838-3695 |
Ken Sinervo, M.D.
1140 Hammond Dr., Ste. F6220
Atlanta GA 30328
770-913-0001 |
Ivonne Reynolds, M.D.
2964 North State Rd 7 Suite 310
Parkland FL 33063
954-917-4997 |
Chuong Pham, M.D.
18220 Tomball Parkway, SUite 320
Houston TX 77070
832-237-0222 |
John Garofalo, M.D.
30 Stevens St. Ste A.
Norwalk CT 06850
203-855-3535 |
Larry R. Glazerman, M.D.
USF College of Medicine
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC 62
Tampa FL 33612
813-259-8500 |
Madalyn Squires, M.D.
8240 Naab Road Suite 400
Indianapolis IN 46069
317-415-1000 |
Arnold Advincula, M.D.
Florida Hospital Celebration Health
400 Celebration Plac
Celebration FL 34747
407-303-4190 |
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