 Hysterectomy Resources for Portsmouth, VA |
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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Portsmouth, 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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Naval Medical Center
620 John Paul Jones Cir
Portsmouth VA 23708
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Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
3636 High St
Portsmouth VA 23707
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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
| | Constantine G SCORDALAKES MD.
Great Falls, VA
Suggestion by Tressa W : " Dr. Scordalakes is absolutely wonderful. He is currently practicing in Sidney Montana!! He and his staff are very attentive informative and most of all compassionate. He truly cares about his pat...(Read More)" |
| | Marion C BISSELL MD.
Alexandria, VA
Suggestion by Iamoh : " Dr. Bissell is very knowledgable and understands women who are going through various stages in life. She is a professional with skills starting from delivering babies surgery for women and medical t...(Read More)" |
| | Charles William SMITH MD.
Colonial Heights, VA
Suggestion by Karen F : " Dr. Smith is new to my life. He was a second opinion physician for chronic abdominal (uterine) pain and provided not only the support and understanding I needed but was also willing to 'think outsid...(Read More)" |
| | Holly Suzanne PURITZ MD.
Norfolk, VA
Suggestion by Andrea S : " Dr. Puritz has been my OB/GYN physician for nearly 20 years. She walked with me through my infertility issues other GYN problems many surgeries and finally a healthy delivery 16 years ago. Dr. Pur...(Read More)" |
| | Norman Alva ARMSTRONG MD.
Mc Lean, VA
Suggestion by Lisa Pinkernell : " Dr. Armstrong treated me for very large fibroids. He and his staff are wonderful and I highly recommend him. He has been my savior!...(Read More)" |
| | Sarah STADLER MD.
VA
Suggestion by jalessi : " She is awesome. She specializes in GYN only. Awesome bedside manner and TAKES THE TIME TO LISTEN. Love her! Located in Charlottesville VA...(Read More)" |
| | Kristin YONKER MD.
Newport News, VA
Suggestion by ZuZus Petals : " Dr. Yonker has been my GYN for two years. She and her associate Dr Kathy K O'Connell did my Hysto surgery on 4-23-07. Dr Yonker went over every detail showed me films gave me "take homes" and a foll...(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)" |
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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