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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Chesapeake, VA, 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
| | Stacey Jean ROGERS MD.
Chesapeake, VA
Suggestion by Donna Woodward : " Dr. Rogers performed a TLH-LSO on me at Depaul Medical in July of 2008. I recommend her without reservations. From my first consultation to the post-op appointments Dr. Rogers has always made me feel...(Read More)" |
| | Cecil Dwight GROVES MD.
Chesapeake, VA
Suggestion by Cyndi motley : " He and his staff were comforting and supportive. He is a specialist in Norfolk Virginia who proforms a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy. This procedure is outpatient and recovery is three wee...(Read More)" |
| | Sharon Rebecca KEVERLINE MD.
Chesapeake, VA
Suggestion by jennifer hamilton : " i had been dealing with severe pelvic pain for over a year with no results from my previous doctors. they kept looking in the wrong places! then someone recommended the group for woman where i was i...(Read More)" |
| | Jeffery Charles HAMMER MD.
Chesapeake, VA
Suggestion by LINDA DELAURA : " I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. JEFF HAMMER. HE PERFORMED A HYSTERECTOMY ON ME 2 YRS. AGO DUE TO THE FACT THAT I HAD A VERY LARGE FIBROID TUMOR (THE SIZE OF A CANTALOUPE)WHICH WAS CAUSING ME AN EXTREME AMOUNT...(Read More)" |
| | Peter J KEMP MD.
Chesapeake, VA
Suggestion by Karen W : " Dr. Kemp is such a great doctor that I switched my insurance just so I could go back to him. I went to two other physicians and was not happy with either them or their staff. He listened to me follo...(Read More)" |
| | Wendy R STRAWBRIDGE MD.
Abingdon, VA
Suggestion by Barbie : " Wonderful caring down to earth!! I was basically seen as a new patient after having horrible cramps and bleeding and 2 weeks later after she made room for me numerous times I had all of my tests...(Read More)" |
| | Douglas Edwin HERITAGE MD.
Woodbridge, VA
Suggestion by sixpakk : " DR. Heritage was recommended to me in Oct. 04 by a friend. I had ovarian cysts and enometriosis. I had fired a couple of Dr.'s before I met him because they simply didn't understand my pain or they j...(Read More)" |
| | Kathleen CAUBLE MD.
Fairfax, VA
Suggestion by goonies : " At the age of 26 after trying to get pregnant for 6 months with no success due to abnormal cycles I went to see my ob/gyn Dr. Kathleen Cauble for a check up. Instead of telling me to keep trying t...(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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