Hysterectomy Resources for Westminster, CO |
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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Westminster, CO, 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.
Susan Carter, M.D. North Colorado Medical Center/ MCR 1800 15th Street, Suite 220 Greeley CO 80631 970 353 1335 |
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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
| | Christine Carol HANSEN MD. Westminster, CO
Suggestion by Kim : " Dr. Christine Hansen has been the best gyno that I have had since I was 16 years of age (I am now 36). She is very patient very thorough and very knowledgeable. She took her time with me through eve...(Read More)" |
| | Vandna JERATH MD. Westminster, CO
Suggestion by db : " Dr. Jerath has delivered both of my children. I have been her patient for 10 years and have always found her to be kind caring patient and knowledgeable. I had a high risk pregnancy with my secon...(Read More)" |
 | Asela Catherine RUSSELL MD. Englewood, CO
Suggestion by Anita Elliott-Hodgden : " Dr. Asela Russell is the head of the Russell Womens Center in Englewood Colorado. She is a wonderful OB-GYN and is very knowledgeable about womens' issues. I came to her through a recommendation fr...(Read More)" |
 | Susan E CARTER MD. Greeley, CO
Suggestion by giant fibroids : " Dr. Carter is the best surgeon in Colorado!! She did my hysterectomy through tiny incisions WAY before any one else was doing it. And I had a really big uterus that another ob-gyn said could not be do...(Read More)" |
| | Michelle Anders RIDNOUR MD. Colorado Springs, CO
Suggestion by tai0316 : " Dr. Ridnour performed a hysterectomy for me on April 7th 2009. She has been my gynocologist for years now and has always been wonderful. The surgery went very well and she made herself and her office...(Read More)" |
| | Laurice J ISKANDER MD. Denver, CO
Suggestion by Beverly W : " Dr Iskander is very thorough and takes time to explain everything to her patients. I felt like I was very much a part of my treatment plan. She was no nonsense though when it came to my hesitation as...(Read More)" |
| | Susan Elizabeth LJUNGHAG MD. Englewood, CO
Suggestion by Amy : " Dr. Ljunghag is a member of the OB GYN Center and practices in Littleton and Lone Tree areas. I was recommended to her for what we thought would be a simple laparoscopy due to endometriosis.. it turn...(Read More)" |
| | Lisa HOVENGA MD. Colorado Springs, CO
Suggestion by Claire Brandon : " I want to very highly recommend Dr. Lisa Hovenga. She is the OB/Gyn doctor who performed a total hysterectomy on me in May 2006. If you have never had a female doctor to talk things over with you o...(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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