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Father of Modern Laparoscopy, Dr. Camran Nezhat, Revolutionizes Modern Surgery

Dr. Camran Nezhat is an internationally renowned laparoscopic surgeon, scientist and innovator at the Stanford University Medical Center. In the mid-1980’s Nezhat presented his ideas on video laparoscopy at the annual meeting of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, where his ideas were considered controversial and ultimately rejected.  Over twenty years later, Nezhat is considered […]

Considering Endometriosis surgery

  El Camino Women’s Medical Group offers the latest Minimally Invasive Solutions for gynecologic problems.   Drs. Amy Teng, Erika Balassiano, and Pooja Gupta, all members of AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy) are highly trained and experienced in the field of Minimally Invasive Gynecgologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive […]

Robotic-Assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Versus Conventional Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

El Camino Women’s Medical Group offers the latest Minimally Invasive Solutions for gynecologic problems.   Drs. Amy Teng, Erika Balassiano, and Pooja Gupta, all members of AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy) are highly trained and experienced in the field of Minimally Invasive Gynecgologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic […]

Minimally invasive management of uterine fibroids

By: Falcone, Tommaso; Bedaiwy, Mohamed A. Published August 2002, inCurrent Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology:  Purpose of review: Many minimally invasive techniques have recently been introduced for the management of uterine fibroids. The purpose of this review is to analyse recent data for techniques that are used to manage uterine fibroids. Recent findings: Laparoscopic myomectomy has […]