surmeno's Bookmarks About "hysterectomy"

Overview of Current Trends in Hysterectomy

For those researching surgery, a good overview on current medical thinking (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-11-25 11:54 hysterectomy · surgery · route

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712569 - cached - mail it - history

Ovary Research Study

"While breast cancer and ovarian cancer were less frequent in women who had their ovaries removed, the overall risk of death from all types of cancer was higher among women who had their ovaries removed. When we considered just the women who never used estrogen therapy after surgery, we found that women who had removal of their ovaries had a higher risk of stroke and lung cancer, and women who had removal of their ovaries before age 50 had a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and death from any cause. " Although this site isn't identified as to source, it seems to be wholly devoted to this one study and medically sound in the information it presents

by surmeno 2009-06-11 12:49 risks · oophorectomy · hysterectomy · cancer · breast cancer

http://www.ovaryresearch.com/study.htm - cached - mail it - history

Hysterectomy

Simplistic overview of the surgery from a medical perspective. Terminology somewhat overinflated but it's readable and provides basic description. (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2009-05-18 12:27 hysterectomy · surgery · surgical complications · fibroids · cancer · endometriosis

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/267273-overview - cached - mail it - history

Ovarian Conservation at the Time of Hysterectomy and Long-Term Health Outcomes

For every 24 women having bilateral oophorectomy, at least one women will die prematurely from any cause as a result of the oophorectomy.

by surmeno 2009-04-24 16:40 risks · hysterectomy · oophorectomy

http://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Fulltext/2009/05000/Ovarian_Conservation_at_the_Time_of_Hysterectomy.11.aspx - cached - mail it - history

Hysterectomy Most Cost-Effective Fibroid Treatment

"For the first year of treatment, UAE appears to be the dominant treatment option," the authors point out. However, "over 5 years, hysterectomy appears to be the least costly and most effective treatment option

by surmeno 2009-03-27 20:55 hysterectomy · surgery · fib

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/589893?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Lung Disease Raises Risk of Future Pelvic Floor Repair After Hysterectomy

free signup required to read

by surmeno 2009-03-10 15:41 hysterectomy · surgery · lung disease · complication

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/589289?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Patient Satisfaction High With Cervix-Sparing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

free signup required to read

by surmeno 2009-01-08 14:24 hysterectomy · surgery · cervix

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/586377?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Routine Cystoscopy After Hysterectomy Identifies Urinary Tract Injuries

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by surmeno 2009-01-02 19:03 hysterectomy · surgery · complication · urinary

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/586158?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Development of abdominal pain and IBS following gynecological surgery: a prospective, controlled study.

free signup required to read

by surmeno 2008-03-04 15:52 surgery · surgical complications · hysterectomy · pain

http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/18166349 - cached - mail it - history

Family and Medical Leave Act

This is the federal legislation that provides for extended medical leave if your work leave is not adequate for your recovery from surgery.

by surmeno 2008-02-07 10:44 legal · disability · postop · hysterectomy · surgical complications

http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/ - cached - mail it - history

Supracervical Hysterectomy Not Clearly Best Treatment for Benign Disease

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by surmeno 2007-11-05 14:28 hysterectomy · surgery

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565295?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Risk for Stress-Urinary-Incontinence Surgery After Hysterectomy May Double

(free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2007-10-29 02:46 hysterectomy · incontinence

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/564929?src=rss - cached - mail it - history

Hysterectomy: Removal of the Uterus

Drawings explaining the basic steps in this surgery. A good intro but individual details, esp. about preop procedures, may not be exactly what your doctor/hospital does.

by surmeno 2007-10-24 03:50 hysterectomy · surgery

http://hhc.medselfed.com/asp/prodDisplay.asp?prodId=349&secId=7&partnerId=hhc&id=&cachedate=¢erId=&relProdId - cached - mail it - history

Loss of Ovarian Reserve After Uterine Artery Embolization

both UAE and hysterectomy affect ovarian reserve (ie: can accelerate onset of menopause)--has good list of citations for ovarian impairment post-hyst and post-UAE (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2007-08-28 22:56 menopause · hysterectomy · ovarian function

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/561434_print - cached - mail it - history

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

Describes the steps in the surgical procedure for an "open" (ie--using an incision as opposed to laparascopic or vaginal) surgery. THIS IS NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH.

by surmeno 2007-06-05 14:15 surgery · hysterectomy

http://insidesurgery.com/index.php?itemid=355&catid=54 - cached - mail it - history

Discharge 24 Hours After Vaginal Hysterectomy Safe, Acceptable

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by surmeno 2007-05-01 22:47 hysterectomy

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/555501?src=mp - cached - mail it - history

Early Use of Laxatives Speeds Return of GI Function After Hysterectomy

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by surmeno 2007-05-01 22:46 hysterectomy · constipation

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/555602?src=mp - cached - mail it - history

Should Pap smears be performed on women who have had hysterectomies?

good overview of risk categories; free signup required

by surmeno 2007-04-17 19:17 hysterectomy · cancer · risks

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/413444 - cached - mail it - history

NHLBI Women's Health Initiative (WHI)

Home page of the (in)famous study

by surmeno 2006-12-15 12:41 hrts · hormones · risks · cancer · hysterectomy · cardiovascular disease · menopause · whi

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/ - cached - mail it - history

Hormone Therapy Linked to Ovarian Cancer Risk

by surmeno 2006-10-18 13:41 hormones · cancer · risks · hysterectomy

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/545723?src=mp - cached - mail it - history

Prophylactic Oophorectomy in Young Women Carries Increased Mortality Risk

We were struck by the fact that instead of benefiting from the procedure, women age 45 or younger who undergo oophorectomy for the prevention of ovarian cancer are at a distinct long-term disadvantage as shown by a 70% increased mortality risk

by surmeno 2006-09-22 21:31 oophorectomy · risks · cardiovascular disease · hormones · hrts · surgery · hysterectomy · *absolutely read this

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/544956?rss - cached - mail it - history

Bowels don't like to be touched

Chewing gum may make bowels recover activity a day or two faster postop.

by surmeno 2006-09-21 13:00 hysterectomy · surgery · recovery · constipation · bowel activity · healing

http://femailhealthnews.blogspot.com/2006/09/bowels-dont-like-to-be-touched-and.html - cached - mail it - history

ScienceDaily: Preventive Ovary Removal Linked To Early Death In Younger Women, Mayo Clinic Discovers

This is the clearest statement to date on why women without special disease or risks should not routinely give up their ovaries.

by surmeno 2006-09-16 21:58 hysterectomy · oophorectomy · risks · *absolutely read this

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060915103831.htm - cached - mail it - history

Hormonal and Reproductive Factors Associated With Low Back Pain

by surmeno 2006-09-15 09:40 hormones · pain · hysterectomy · arthritis · back pain

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/535712_print - cached - mail it - history

UCSF Women's Health - Comprehensive Fibroid Center

very basic information introduction on fibroids and various treatment options--good, simple overview

by surmeno 2006-08-25 16:36 hysterectomy · fibroids

http://www.ucsf.edu/fibroids/background.html - cached - mail it - history

Health business blog: I'll take the 9 o'clock slot

Scheduling your hyst? It might be safest to opt for the first morning slot.

by surmeno 2006-08-08 15:34 surgery · hysterectomy

http://www.mppllc.com/pages/2006/08/ill-take-9-oclock-slot.html - cached - mail it - history

Endocrinologists' Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Menopause

This is simply the best article on the entire topic EVER: complete, full of research analysis, of impeccable credibility. Read this one article first: it's a whole education in itself. Really.

by surmeno 2006-07-17 22:02 hormones · hrts · osteoporosis · drugs · cancer · research · hysterectomy · cardiovascular disease · menopause · testosterone · risks · interactions · brain · lipids · cardiolipids · cholesterol · whi · progesterone · nutraceuticals · route · ssri · breast · soy · *absolutely read this

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/540531_print - cached - mail it - history

Surgical Management of UI and Pelvic Prolapse

continuing ed module for doctors on treatment options (free signup required to read)

by surmeno 2006-07-12 16:17 urinary incontinence · prolapse · hysterectomy · surgery · surgical complications

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/537515?src=mp - cached - mail it - history

Understanding Graft Materials in Gynecology

Women facing a hyst with repairs, slings or other supportive procedures may find this discussion of specific repair materials useful

by surmeno 2006-06-21 23:05 hysterectomy · bladder repairs · prolapse · surgery

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/5513_pnt - cached - mail it - history

Psychological Aspects of Pelvic Surgery

This article briefly considers the gynecologic surgeon's preoperative responsibilities, special needs of various patient populations, and care during and after hospitalization. The aim is to encourage gynecologists to recognize that although a gynecologic operation may be an ordinary procedure for the surgeon, it is a unique experience for the patient. Her sense of well-being and health may be threatened; she may lose control of her body for some period of time; and she may perceive the planned procedure as temporarily or permanently affecting her sexual identity. As once complicated procedures become routine, the gynecologic surgeon risks losing perspective about the impact of surgery on the life of the individual woman.

by surmeno 2006-06-19 22:29 hysterectomy · medical practice · surgery

http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/5529_pnt - cached - mail it - history

Post Operative Scar Care

This is for breast surgery, but it's equally applicable to hyst scar healing.

by surmeno 2006-06-14 11:04 hysterectomy · skin

http://www.breasthealthonline.org/cgi-bin/mwf/topic_show.pl?tid=48926 - cached - mail it - history

Steps in performing a vaginal hysterectomy

Note: very graphic diagrams--not for the squeamish. This does provide some insight into what all takes place in there as it relates to our surgical recovery and outcomes.

by surmeno 2006-05-14 15:37 hysterectomy · surgery

http://www.obgyn.net/hysterectomy-university/vaginal_hysterectomy_monograph.pdf - cached - mail it - history

Ovarian Conservation at the Time of Hysterectomy

For a hypothetical cohort of 10,000 women undergoing hysterectomy who chose oophorectomy between the ages of 50 and 54 without estrogen therapy, our analyses predict that, by the time they reach age 80, 838 more women will have died from CHD than in a similar cohort of women who chose ovarian preservation; 158 more will have died from hip fracture; 47 fewer women will have died from ovarian cancer. In the base case analyses, oophorectomy in women ages 50–54 leads to an overall excess mortality of 858 per 10,000 women subjected to surgery.

by surmeno 2006-04-03 12:50 hysterectomy · cancer · survival

http://www.ob-gyn.ca/pdf/Suggested%20Readings/Jan%2010%2006%20ovarian%20conservation%20for%20benign%20disease-%20green%2... - cached - mail it - history

Prophylactic Oophorectomy and cancer risk

by surmeno 2006-04-03 12:26 survival · hysterectomy · cancer

http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZONIHKUJC&sub_cat=9 - cached - mail it - history

Estrogen-Only Therapy After Menopause Is Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health Volume 34, Number 6, November/December 2002 Among those who had had a hysterectomy before entering the study, the risk increased by a significant 8% with each year of estrogen-only use, and 20 or more years of use was associated with a tripling of risk (rate ratio, 3.4)

by surmeno 2006-04-03 12:20 survival · hysterectomy · cancer

http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3431902b.html - cached - mail it - history

North American Menopause Society recommends ovarian conservation

For women at average risk of ovarian cancer, coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, and stroke, the probability of surviving to age 80 after hysterectomy at ages 50 to 54 varies from 62.46% for ovarian conservation without estrogen therapy to 53.88% for oophorectomy without estrogen therapy, according to the model.

by surmeno 2006-04-03 12:16 survival · hysterectomy · cancer

http://www.emaxhealth.com/102/4563.html - cached - mail it - history

Should you have your ovaries removed to prevent cancer?

the risk of a woman developing ovarian cancer after hysterectomy is probably closer to 1 in 300 rather than 1 in 80 for women who have not had a hysterectomy. The benefit of removing ovaries for ovarian cancer prevention has been overstated in the medical literature and is, therefore, misunderstood by most physicians.

by surmeno 2006-04-03 12:12 hysterectomy · cancer

http://www.gynsecondopinion.com/hysterectomy.htm - cached - mail it - history

Incidence of ovarian cancer following hysterectomy

The extrapolated lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer was 2.1% after hysterectomy and 2.7% in the general population

by surmeno 2006-04-03 12:08 survival · hysterectomy · cancer

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9386032&dopt=Abstract - cached - mail it - history

Keeping Ovaries After Hysterectomy Boosts Survival

by surmeno 2006-04-03 12:06 cancer · survival · hysterectomy · cardiovascular disease

http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/hormones/hysterectomy.html - cached - mail it - history

Diagnosing and managing genitourinary prolapse

BMJ 1997;314:875 (22 March) warning: graphic photos & illustrations

by surmeno 2006-04-01 12:22 surgical complications · prolapse · hysterectomy · surgery

http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/314/7084/875 - cached - mail it - history

Hysterectomy for reproductive health care in low-resource settings

Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, June 2005, pp. 5-8

by surmeno 2006-04-01 12:21 surgical complications · prolapse · hysterectomy · surgery

http://www.bioline.org.br/request?jm05001 - cached - mail it - history

Hysterectomy Toolbox: Table of contents by topic

Website that goes with the yahoo group HysterList, all about the surgery and recovery, based on women's experiences, no agenda other than support and scientific accuracy

by surmeno 2006-04-01 01:31 hysterectomy · surgery

http://hyst.blogspot.com/2005/08/table-of-contents-by-topic.html - cached - mail it - history

Hysterectomy -A Historical Perspective

many technical details about how the surgery is done

by surmeno 2006-04-01 01:30 surgery · hysterectomy

http://www.qis.net/~pvietz/contents.htm - cached - mail it - history

Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy in a Rural Minnesota Hospital

Minnesota Medical Association

by surmeno 2006-04-01 01:28 surgery · hysterectomy

http://www.mmaonline.net/publications/MnMed2001/April/Tietz.html - cached - mail it - history

the Trocar :: Online Videojournal of Gynecologic and surgical endoscopy

images--do NOT go here if you're squeamish

by surmeno 2006-04-01 01:28 hysterectomy · surgery

http://www.thetrocar.net/view.asp?ID=6 - cached - mail it - history

Advice for the pre-op on what to expect

specific to endo and laparoscopic, but pertinent to any surgery--some adult language, humor

by surmeno 2006-04-01 01:24 hysterectomy · surgery

http://herveryown.typepad.com/herveryown/2005/08/laparassvice.html - cached - mail it - history

Hysterectomy for endometriosis

Good source for stats on recurrence and incidence of other problems related to a hyst.

by surmeno 2006-03-30 21:27 hysterectomy · endometriosis

http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_radical_surgery_hysterectomy_endometriosis_000074_11.htm - cached - mail it - history