 Hysterectomy Resources for Bethesda, MD |
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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Bethesda, MD, 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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National Institutes of Health-Clinical Center
10 Center Dr
Bethesda MD 20892
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Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda MD 20814
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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
| | Paul MACKOUL MD.
Bethesda, MD
Suggestion by Melissa : " Dr. Paul MacKoul and the Women's Surgery Center http://womenssurgerycenter.com/ are excellent when it comes to laparoscopic surgery and care for a hysterectomy. Dr. MacKoul sees patients in Bethesda...(Read More)" |
| | Soma CHAKRABORTY MD.
Bethesda, MD
Suggestion by rey : " Dr. Chakraborty is an extraordinary GYN. I have been her patient for approximately 8 years. Over the last 2 years she treated me for menorrhagia. She was careful to suggest and try treatments that...(Read More)" |
| | Lennard Glenn HERBST MD.
Baltimore, MD
Suggestion by Karen H. : " I've been seeing Dr. Herbst for over 20 years. He also specializes in High risk or difficult pregnancies. I needed a physician that is knowledgeable respected by peers and caring. He takes time...(Read More)" |
| | Amanda FADER MD.
MD
Suggestion by Susan White : " Dr. Amanda Nickles Fader is a compassionate and thorough Gynecologic Oncologist specialty trained in advance laparoscopic surgical procedures. She performed a single-port laparascopic hysterectomy...(Read More)" |
| | Christine SOHN-WOO MD.
MD
Suggestion by KAYE : " I highly recommend Dr. Sohn-Woo. She has done over 300 hysterectomies. I had never spent one night in a hospital before. Dr. Woo made me feel relaxed before and after my surgery. I knew nothing about...(Read More)" |
| | Frances DICKSON MD.
Clinton, MD
Suggestion by Darlene : " He is very much in tune to Women's health. He no longer practices OB just GYN. He always makes me feel as I am his only patient even with a room full of patients. After my hysterectomy I was releas...(Read More)" |
| | Ricardo L A SCARTASCINI MD.
Greenbelt, MD
Suggestion by Liliana Musolino : " Doctor Scartascini delivered my baby girl 28 years ago yesterday! I have been seeing him ever since. When he discovered I had fibroids over a year ago while performing a procedure on me he said we...(Read More)" |
| | John GRIFFITH MD.
Baltimore, MD
Suggestion by Kris : " Dr. John Griffith @ Johns Hopkins did my uterine hysterectomy. His surgical skill was unnparalleled and I was out of the hospital 27 hours after surgery. His bedside manner is excellent too. Very...(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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