 | PreOp® Patient Education: Hysterectomy Removal Uterus 1 http://www.PreOp.com Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. In the operating room, a nurse will begin preparation by clipping or shaving the abdomen. The anesthesiologist will begin to administer anesthesia - most probably general anesthesia. Patient Education The surgeon will then apply an antiseptic solution to the skin... place a sterile drape around the operative site... After allowing a few minutes for the anesthetic to take effect... Your doctor will decide whether to make a vertical... or horizontal incision. An incision is made cutting through the skin and muscle of the abdomen. Next, the surgeon will inspect the general condition of the abdominal organs. Once the ovaries are exposed the uterus can then be separated from the bladder. Next, the fallopian tubes are tied off and cut. All arteries and veins connected to the uterus are tied off and cut as well. Now the uterus can be pulled upward. This stretches the vagina allowing the surgeon to cut the uterus free at the cervix. The surgeon closes the top of the vagina with stitches, and provides added support by attaching the ligaments that once held the uterus in place. The incision is then closed... and a drainage tube may be left inserted at the site. Finally, a sterile bandage is applied. Patient Education Company |
 | PreOp® Patient Education Hysterectomy Removal of the Uterus http://www.PreOp.com Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO Your doctor has recommended that you have a hysterectomy. But what does that actually mean? Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus - the organ that holds and protects the fetus during pregnancy. Hysterectomy often also involves the removal of other parts of the reproductive system, including the ovaries - where eggs are produced - the fallopian tubes which carry the eggs to the uterus and the cervix - or neck of the uterus. There are many different reasons why a doctor may recommend this kind of surgery. In many cases, disease or the growth of abnormal tissue will lead a doctor to recommend the removal of the uterus. In some cases, unusually heavy menstrual flow and the accompanying discomfort may make hysterectomy an important treatment option for patient and physician to consider. But no matter what the reason behind it, you should be aware that the removal of the uterus and other reproductive organs is a serious step and it can mean significant changes in your life. After having a hysterectomy, you will not be able to have children and if your ovaries are removed as part of the procedure, you may even need to take medication to replace hormones that your body once produced on its own. |
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 | PreOp® Patient Education Women: Dilation and Curettage http://www.PreOp.com Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a Dilation and Curettage, or D and C. But what does that actually mean? The uterus is part of a woman's reproductive system. It's the organ that contains the growing fetus. The cervix forms the neck of the uterus, and the vagina is the canal through which conception and birth take place. The endometrium is a soft lining that protects the fetus during pregnancy. Reasons for having a D and C vary. Most D and C's are performed because the patient has complained of unusually heavy menstrual bleeding. Other common problems include, uterine infection, bleeding after sexual intercourse, incomplete miscarriage or the presence of polyps - small pieces of extra tissue growing on the inside of the uterine wall. |
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 | PreOp® Patient Education Myomectomy Vaginal Fibroid Surgery http://www.PreOp.com Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO Your gynecologist has recommended that you undergo surgery to remove vaginal fibroids. But what does that actually mean? The uterus is part of a woman's reproductive system - it's the organ that contains and protects a growing fetus during pregnancy. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the inner or outer wall of the uterus. They are quite common - as many as 20% of women over 30 will develop fibroids sometime during their lifetimes. In most cases fibroids do not cause any discomfort and are never detected. Occasionally, however, fibroid tumors can cause problems. Complications from fibroid growth can include: * Pressure on the urinary system. * Pressure on the intestines. * Interference with the reproductive system * Or infection. Because these tumors can grow to be very large, surgery is usually recommended in order to restore health and to protect the uterus. |
 | Hysterectomy, A Better Way (CBS News) Hundreds of thousands of women get traditional hysterectomies each year, with a large surgical incision and lengthy recovery. But now, a new technique offers a better way. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. (CBSNews.com) |
 | PreOp® Patient Myomectomy Abdominal Fibroid Removal Surgery http://www.PreOp.com Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO Your gynecologist has recommended that you have surgery to remove fibroid tumors from your uterus. But what does that actually mean? The uterus is part of a woman's reproductive system. It's the organ that contains and protects a growing fetus during pregnancy. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow on the inner or outer wall of the uterus. They are quite common - as many as 20% of women over 30 have them. In most cases fibroids do not cause any discomfort and are never detected. Occasionally, however, fibroid tumors can cause problems. Complications from fibroid growth can include: * Pressure on the urinary system. * Pressure on the intestines. * Interference with the reproductive system * Or infection. Because these tumors can grow to be very large, surgery is usually recommended in order to restore health and to protect the uterus. |
 | PreOp® Patient Education Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair, Knee http://www.PreOp.com Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO Your doctor has recommended that you have arthroscopic surgery in order to repair a torn meniscus in your knee. But what does that actually mean? The knee is one of the most important and one of the most complex joints in your body. It is made up of bone, ligament and cartilage. Damage to any individual part can dramatically restrict the normal movement of the leg and can even interfere with the ability to walk. Let's take a look at the way the knee is put together. The femur, or thigh bone, meets the tibia to create a flexible joint called the knee. Helping to stabilize the knee are flexible bands of tissue called ligaments. Protecting the bony surfaces that rub together, are pads of tissue called cartilage. Cartilage acts like a cushion. Without it, every time you bend at the knee, you would cause the major bones of the leg to grind together. The meniscus is cartilage that not only protects the bone, but also acts like the leg's shock absorber. Twisting or bending the knee during sports or even normal activity can damage the meniscus. Symptoms include swelling, restricted movement, pain and even the inability to stand on the effected leg. |
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