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Medical Monday: Embrace the Change with MonaLisa Touch

    What is vulvo-vaginal atrophy? Vulvo-Vaginal Atrophy (VVA), also known as the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), is the thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to a decrease in estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause, but can also develop during breast-feeding or at other times when the body’s estrogen […]

30 Most Technologically Advanced Hospitals in the World

   by TMHC Staff   Published March 14, 2014     Medical research is constantly pushing the boundaries of health care and redefining what is and isn’t possible. Keeping pace with this vigorous progress, hospitals across the globe are continually updating their equipment and services in order to offer the latest in high-tech medical care. […]

El Camino Hospital Surgeons Perform 500th Robotic Surgery

El Camino Women’s Medical Group offers the latest Minimally Invasive Solutions for gynecologic problems.   Drs. Amy Teng and Erika Balassiano, both members of AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy) are highly trained and experienced in the field of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship, under the supervision of world-renowned Dr. Camran Nezhat. Servicing […]

da Vinci® Endometriosis Resection

da Vinci® Endometriosis Resection da Vinci® Endometriosis Resection Endometriosis happens when tissue that lines the inside of your uterus (endometrium) grows into areas outside the uterus. It can cause mild to severe pain, among other symptoms. Know Your Options If your doctor suggests surgery, there are two main options: open surgery through one large incision (cut) and […]

ACOG: Intrauterine Device Insertion Linked to Weight Loss

Published by the American College of OB/GYN  (HealthDay News) – Women who undergo postpartum or interval insertion of Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS) or Copper T 380A (CU-T) intrauterine devices experience weight loss in the two years following insertion, according to a study presented at the annual clinical meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, held from May 5–9 in […]

Hysterectomy for Benign Condition: the da Vinci robot

  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 […]

daVinci Robot for Benign 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 […]

Considering Surgery for Fibroids? da Vinci robotic 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 Gynecologic […]

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 […]