Category: Gynecologic Surgery

Endometriosis Resection: DaVinci Robot

  ENDOMETRIOSIS RESECTION Solutions for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery The da Vinci Surgical System Monopolar Curved Scissors Surgeon Benefits Early clinical data suggest: As a result of da Vinci technology, da Vinci Endometriosis Resection may offer the following potential benefits: • Ability to accomplish technically challenging dissection1, 2, 3 • Low rate of complications1, 3, […]

Robotic Assisted Myomectomy via daVinci Robot

da Vinci® Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal) If you plan to have surgery to remove fibroids, the operation is called a myomectomy. Your doctor will take out the fibroid(s) and keep your uterus in place. A myomectomy can be done using open surgery through one large incision (cut). It can also be done using minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy), which […]

Fibroids and Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Fibroids and Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques ¨ What are fibroids? Fibroids, also called myomas or leiomyomas, are an abnormal growth of the uterine muscle (myometrium). These benign tumors are not a form of cancer, but they are the most common solid pelvic tumor and are expected to affect 20-25% of reproductive age women. Because not […]

The daVinci Surgical System

    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 Gynecgologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive […]

A prospective comparison of postoperative pain and quality of life in robotic assisted vs conventional laparoscopic gynecologic 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 Gynegologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive […]

Minimally invasive hysterectomy safe, effective for women with endometrial cancer

Wright JD, et al. J Clin Oncol. 2016;doi:10.1200/jco.2015.65.3212. 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 Gynegologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also […]

daVinci Robot for Gyn conditions

  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 Compared With Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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 Gynegologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery […]

Hysteroscopy: Evaluation and treatment of abnormal bleeding

Hysteroscopy:  Evaluation and treatment of abnormal bleeding Part 1 in our series on Minimally Invasive Solutions Written by Dr. Teng   Many women at some point in their lives will report abnormal uterine bleeding.  It is the single most common reason for gynecology referrals and accounts for one third of outpatient visits to the gynecologist. […]

Intuitive Surgical Announces Support for 2016 Gynecology Fellowship Programs

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 Gynecgologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery […]