 Hysterectomy Resources for San Francisco, CA |
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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in San Francisco, CA, this page will provide added resources for your quest. Read on for specific local information about hysterectomy, surgery options, doctors, hospitals, patient testimonies and more from HysterSisters.com members.
What is a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, otherwise known as the womb. Rarely is a hysterectomy an emergency surgery. There is usually considerable time to research and explore options for discussions with your personal surgeon.
Read more about hysterectomy.
Most importantly, if you have been told you need a hysterectomy and you have explored the alternative treatments for your diagnosis, there is important information you need to know.
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UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero St
San Francisco CA 94115
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San Francisco VA Medical Center
4150 Clement St.
San Francisco CA 94121
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California Pacific Medical Center-Pacific Campus
2333 Buchanan St
San Francisco CA 94120
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Your first decision - What type of hysterectomy is best for you?
Different types of hysterectomy are tailored to a specific set of health needs and surgeon skills. With today's advancing technology and experienced surgeons, most women are candidates for minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery typically allows for faster recovery and fewer complications. Vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and robotic hysterectomy are examples of minimally invasive hysterectomy options.
Ask your surgeon: Am I a candidate for minimally invasive hysterectomy? If the answer is no, ask "Why not?". Seek a second opinion of a specialized GYN surgeon for additional surgery options.
Read more about the different hysterectomy types:
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Laparscopic Hysterectomy
da Vinci¨ Hysterectomy
LESS Hysterectomy
Open Incision - Abdominal Hysterectomy
| | Judith Claire HANNA MD.
San Francisco, CA
Suggestion by Erica Jo Wilson : " Dr. Judith Hanna was my angel in a very dark time. I had fibroids and after many options were exhausted she performed a hysterectomy in March of 2006. She is very caring thorough sweet gentle p...(Read More)" |
| | Robert B DOMUSH MD.
San Francisco, CA
Suggestion by cn : " I went to Dr Domush for a second opinion regarding a hysterectomy. He took the time to listen to me and the symptoms I had. He took a thorough medical exam and asked the questions that I thought were...(Read More)" |
| | Andrew BRILL MD.
San Francisco, CA
Suggestion by Linda : " Dr. Brill is the director of the California Pacific Medical Center's Advanced Gynelogical Solutions for Women. Dr. Brill specializes in minimally invasive surgery. He performed a laproscopic suprace...(Read More)" |
| | Arlene Bermachea COSCA MD.
San Francisco, CA
Suggestion by LMorland : " Dr. Cosca performed a complete hysterectomy on me a week ago and my rapid recovery is amazing everybody including myself. She performed a new procedure called a minilaparotomy that evidently take...(Read More)" |
| | Terrence B JONES MD.
San Francisco, CA
Suggestion by Susi Sen : " I had a hysterectomy on 1/26/06 performed by Dr. Jones who is also my OBGYN. Overall it was a great experience (if one can say that from a hysterectomy). Prior to the surgery Dr. Jones explained ever...(Read More)" |
| | Alison Freeman JACOBY MD.
San Francisco, CA
Suggestion by Pamela Hiller : " She is head of the Fibroid Center at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. She was extremely attentive and helpful to me in understanding the options for dealing with my uterine fibroid last year. She...(Read More)" |
| | Oiwah YAP MD.
San Francisco, CA
Suggestion by Deborah B : " Dr. Stephanie Yap is a gynecologic oncologist. I had cervical cancer and had to have a hysterectomy. She is a wonderful doctor with a great bedside manner. She took the time to sit down and explain ev...(Read More)" |
| | Cindy Alejandra GRIJALVA MD.
San Francisco, CA
Suggestion by Nancy : " Dr Grijalva is my gynecologist. She diagnosed me with a borderline ovarian tumor last year. She was extremely competent and managed my case perfectly. Even tho she referred me to a Gyne/oncologist she...(Read More)" |
Get a Second Opinion - ALWAYS!
HysterSisters recommends that you get more than one opinion when your doctor suggests a hysterectomy. You may have a trustful long-standing history with your doctor and feel horrified that we suggest such a thing! This isn't a slap in the face for your personal physician but a smart thing for every patient to do.
Set up an appointment with a different surgeon in a different practice and even perhaps in a different town. Take your records with you but also ask for an exam. Ask if the first recommendation is appropriate. Ask for alternative suggestions.
Get a third opinion. You might find the third suggests an even less invasive solution or an alternative treatment to completely avoid surgery.
The key is for you, the patient, to get all the information you can before you agree to surgery. You cannot change your mind once the surgery is done. There are no money back guarantees if the surgery is not the cure for your problem. Be smart. Do your homework.
Read more about getting a second opinion: Give Me A Second.
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