Dr. Christina Wong Joins Women’s Health Specialists in Fremont

In our search for a talented and personable physician, Women’s Health Specialists is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Christina Wong to our Obstetrics & Gynecology team. Her addition should not only perpetuate our reputation as a progressive, modern medical practice, but also help us better accommodate urgent appointments. Expectant mothers or even those women considering starting or expanding their families will be impressed with her friendly bedside manner.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Christina Wong’s training and practice philosophy.

Compassion * Comprehensive * Contemporary

Sep

24

Why Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy is Better?

Filed Under Women's Health News

In the United States, over 600,000 women undergo a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) each year, and the majority are performed through a large abdominal incision. Ironically, the inverse is the practice in most European countries where vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies predominate.

According to multiple medical studies, these less invasive routes not only lessen risk and expedite a patient’s recovery, but also are appropriate in the majority of procedures for benign disease. An article in this month’s Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology reported trends in hysterectomy rates and routes in California from 1991 2004. Despite a decrease by the end of this period, 55% of hysterectomies continue to be performed abdominally, whereas 22% are performed vaginally, and 23% laparoscopically. By comparison during the past year at Women’s Health Specialists our rates of abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic hysterectomy were 23%, 20%, and 57%, respectively. Consequently, this emphasis on minimally invasive surgery brings a little bit of the advancements Europeans enjoy to women in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Why should women in need of a hysterectomy seek surgeons who prefer minimally invasive procedures? A large body of medical literature has clearly established that when compared to abdominal hysterectomy, vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomy obviates the need for large incisions, minimizes disruption to bowel function, results in significantly less pain, and most importantly facilitates a rapid return to regular activities.

Despite many gynecologists’ objections to the contrary, most women with fibroids, previous pelvic surgery, and endometriosis remain excellent candidates for less invasive hysterectomy procedures.

Wishing you good health!

Women’s Health Specialists
2299 Mowry Avenue, Suite #3C
Fremont, CA 94538
510.796.7057
www.WomensHealthFremont.com

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Sep

4

Before Your Pregnancy Seminar - September 25th 2008

Filed Under Seminar Announcements

We will review up-to-date information about nutrition, exercise, ovulation, and answer your questions about when you may need to go to a fertility specialist.