What is a Hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of your uterus. Surgical removal of your ovaries is called oopherectomy. Surgical removal of your fallopian tubes is called salpingectomy. If your uterus, ovaries and tubes were removed, then you… Read More ›
Minimally Invasive Surgery
FDA warns about Laparoscopic Uterine Power Morcellation
On April 30, 2014, Johnson & Johnson suspended worldwide sale of its power morcellator, a device used during laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery to help remove large specimens (uterus, fibroids…) through small incisions. “This comes amid concerns over its potential to spread undetected cancer… Read More ›
Bringing Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy to Northern New Brunswick
I was invited back to Bathurst, New Brunswick to provide preceptorship at Chaleur Regional Hospital to Gynaecologists who are enthusiastic about bringing Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) back to Northern NB. So what is the hype about this surgery? In laywoman’s… Read More ›
