Abdominal myomectomy video

[Guest guest]

<http://www.or-live.com/lich/1190/

The myomectomy was performed on March 23, 2004, by Dr. Millicent

Comrie at Long Island College Hospital, in Brooklyn, NY. The doctor

removed about 40 fibroids.

The video includes:

* a discussion of when the doctor recommends hysterectomy and when a

myomectomy must be converted into a hysterectomy

* a discussion of the conditions in which a Cesarean section is

recommended for childbirth after a myomectomy

* an explanation and demonstration of how Vasopressin and a cell

saver machine are used to minimize blood loss

* slides that explain the pros and cons of several treatment options

* a view of a uterus that is affected by endometriosis and adenomyosis

* a demonstration of how dissolving stitches are used to close up the

uterus after surgery; the doctor uses uses an Interceed barrier to

cover the uterus to prevent adhesions

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[Guest guest]

I just viewed a fascinating--although very graphic--video of an

abdominal myomectomy. (Warning--do not watch this if you are

squeamish.) I think someone has provided the link to this before, but

I thought I'd provide it again in case anyone else is interested:

http://www.or-live.com/lich/1190/

The myomectomy was performed on March 23, 2004, by Dr. Millicent

Comrie at Long Island College Hospital, in Brooklyn, NY. The doctor

removed about 40 fibroids.

The video includes:

* a discussion of when the doctor recommends hysterectomy and when a

myomectomy must be converted into a hysterectomy

* a discussion of the conditions in which a Cesarean section is

recommended for childbirth after a myomectomy

* an explanation and demonstration of how Vasopressin and a cell

saver machine are used to minimize blood loss

* slides that explain the pros and cons of several treatment options

* a view of a uterus that is affected by endometriosis and adenomyosis

* a demonstration of how dissolving stitches are used to close up the

uterus after surgery; the doctor uses uses an Interceed barrier to

cover the uterus to prevent adhesions

As I said, this video is not for the squeamish; the doctor

manipulates the uterus quite vigorously. If I had seen the video

before I had my myomectomy, I would have expected my recovery to be

much more painful than it was.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Thanks a lot Cheryl, I just watched the web cast, and

I thought it's very interesting to see how this

procedure is done.

--- Cheryl cmagadieu@...> wrote:

> I just viewed a fascinating--although very

> graphic--video of an

> abdominal myomectomy. (Warning--do not watch this if

> you are

> squeamish.) I think someone has provided the link to

> this before, but

> I thought I'd provide it again in case anyone else

> is interested:

>

> http://www.or-live.com/lich/1190/

[Guest guest]

That was great! Provided a little more comfort going into surgery.

-Shaunah

> > I just viewed a fascinating--although very

> > graphic--video of an

> > abdominal myomectomy. (Warning--do not watch this if

> > you are

> > squeamish.) I think someone has provided the link to

> > this before, but

> > I thought I'd provide it again in case anyone else

> > is interested:

> >

> > http://www.or-live.com/lich/1190/

[Guest guest]

Thx Cheryle for this great video...so cool!

--- Cheryl wrote:

> I thought I'd provide it again in case anyone else

> is interested:

> http://www.or-live.com/lich/1190/