 Hysterectomy Resources for Granite City, IL |
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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Granite City, IL, 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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Gateway Regional Medical Center
2100 Madison Ave
Granite City IL 62040
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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
| | Anthony James CARUSO MD.
Lombard, IL
Suggestion by IEvent : " Dr. Caruso is a very patient thorough caring MD. He is currently treating me for Endo. & I recently had a LAVH & BSO that he performed. Dr. Caruso always has taken the time to explain everything t...(Read More)" |
| | Travis K HALDEMAN DO.
Evergreen Park, IL
Suggestion by Gillian Trumbull : " I have been a patient of Dr. Haldeman for 6 years now. I have a history of trauma in my past and he has been extremely caring and understanding with me. I have had multiple complications which have re...(Read More)" |
| | Edward Joseph STANFORD MD.
Centralia, IL
Suggestion by Traci Phelps : " Dr Stanford is absolutely wonderful! I was only 27 years old when I was told by several doctors in the Carbondale-Marion area that the ONLY way to fix my prolapsed uterus was to do a hysterectomy. I h...(Read More)" |
| | William Henry HOUSEWORTH MD.
Charleston, IL
Suggestion by Michelle Schaal : " I have been with Dr. Houseworth for 17 years now. He delivered my daughter by C-section then this summer performed my hysterectomy. He is very thorough patient understanding and knowledgable in h...(Read More)" |
| | Jose F BATTISTINI MD.
Joliet, IL
Suggestion by Waynette Patterson : " This Doctor is an amazing man. I would not have my children or my health if it were not for this man. He is incredible! After 5 miscarriages under another Doctors care I found this Doctor and gave bir...(Read More)" |
| | Patricia Ellen BARRON MD.
Rock Island, IL
Suggestion by JAMIE : " I WENT IN TO HAVE A HYSTERECTOMY. DR. BARRON DID A ROBOT-ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPY HYSTERECTOMY. SURGERY WENT WELL. SHE DID AN AWESOME JOB! WHILE IN RECOVERY I HAD A MILD HEART ATTACK. DR. BARRON CALLED EV...(Read More)" |
| | Anthony AMIEWALAN MD.
Decatur, IL
Suggestion by Shanon Brown : " I went to Dr. Amiewalan to get a second opinion about pain that I experienced during menstruation. He listened to me took measures to find out the cause and explained things very well. I ended up ha...(Read More)" |
| | Allan RUBY MD.
Frankfort, IL
Suggestion by Donna Ciofalo : " Dr. Ruby is a wonderful caring doctor. He usually runs 45 minutes behind but that is because he takes his time with each patient. I had a hysterectomy for endo/adeno 3 years ago after exhausting all 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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