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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Pittsburg, PA, 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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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
 | Robert ECHENBERG MD.
PA
Suggestion by Carolyn Schwartz : " Dr. Echenberg specializes in female pelvic pain and deals with many interstitial cystis patients. It's not that easy to find a specialist in this condition and especially not one as dedicated as Dr...(Read More)" |
| | Ted LEE MD.
Pittsburgh, PA
Suggestion by mims : " Dr. Lee was wonderful. I had been suffering from endo for 12+ years and after seeing 2 prior doctors Dr. Lee helped me with my pain. He was very kind and helpful throughout all of my surgeries and...(Read More)" |
| | Dorothy Christine MAY MD.
Lancaster, PA
Suggestion by Patty : " Dr. May performed a vag. hysterectomy on me at Women and Babies Hospital of Lancaster PA in October 2006. She is so caring attentive informative and a great listener. Dr. May her staff and Wo...(Read More)" |
| | Nazafarine KEYVANI DO.
Lancaster, PA
Suggestion by DLA : " I like Dr. Keyvani very much! I needed a different doctor to be a third opinion about pelvic pain & endometriosis. It's been a long search & I've seen several doctors. I wrote her & explained my...(Read More)" |
| | Jeffrey Bruce FRANK MD.
Reading, PA
Suggestion by Danielle : " I have been a patient of Jeffrey Frank for almost 23 years. He delivered my child and most recently performed a hysterectomy (supracervical laproscopic). I was up and around in about 2 1/2 weeks bac...(Read More)" |
| | Leonard Aubrey FERREIRA MD.
Titusville, PA
Suggestion by MICHELLE : " HAS BEEN MY DR FOR MANY YR'S. JUST HAD HYSTERECTOMYASDOMINAL ON JUNE 14 2010. HE HAD TRIED MANY OTHER OPTION'S BEFORE THIS BUT NOTHING WORKED. ALOT OF MY FRIEND'S TOLD ME THEIR STORIE'S & I WAS REA...(Read More)" |
| | Gerald HARKINS MD.
HERSHEY, PA
Suggestion by Beth Long : " Dr. Harkins is a fantastic surgeon. My total hysterectomy was done all laparoscopically and the recovery was amazingly easy. My pain was immediately relieved right after surgery - it was miraculou...(Read More)" |
| | Paul E VISNESKI DO.
Lancaster, PA
Suggestion by Tina : " I highly recommend this physician because He has successfully treated my endometriosis for 6 years. His main strength in my case that raises him above all the others is that he is also an Endocrinolog...(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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