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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Virginia Beach, 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
| | Gregorio C UY MD.
Virginia Beach, VA
Suggestion by Gidget : " Dr Uy has exceptional bedside manner and explains everything and takes the time to explain everything you have a question about....(Read More)" |
| | Jill T FLOOD MD.
Virginia Beach, VA
Suggestion by JOSEPHINE : " I would only recommend this doctor for minor infertility procedures. I WOULD NOT recommend this doctor to anyone for major ivf procedures such as MESA TESA GIF etc. She and her staff are very incom...(Read More)" |
| | Craig H RUETZEL MD.
Virginia Beach, VA
Suggestion by Coach W : " He is a great doctor who cares about his patients. I trust that he will do what's best for me. He is very knowledgable and stays up to date with the latest techniques. He follows through with second o...(Read More)" |
| | Timothy Joseph HARDY MD.
Virginia Beach, VA
Suggestion by Billie Saunders : " Dr. Hardy delivered my daughter 14 years ago delivered my nephew and performed my mom's Hysterectomy. He did everything he possibly could to prevent a hysterectomy for me but it seemed inevitable. I...(Read More)" |
| | Richard Nelson VALENTINE MD.
Virginia Beach, VA
Suggestion by Joyce J : " Dr.Valentine is a very caring and compassionate doctor. He has taken great care of me through dealing with endometriosis and my recent hysterectomy. He also has a great sense of humor which really hel...(Read More)" |
| | Francine MCLEOD MD.
Fairfax Area, VA
Suggestion by Lisa Dawn Taylor : " I love this entire practice (About Women) but she was outstanding! She listened to what I wanted and gave advice but in the end went with what I wanted which was a hysterectomy. I left the ovaries in...(Read More)" |
| | Evelyn Sylvia FELLUCA MD.
Herndon, VA
Suggestion by Dorothy P : " Dr. Felluca is wonderful. I went to her in July for a really bad long period I was having and even though she is in high demand and I was a new patient to her she worked me in the very next day....(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)" |
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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