Do You Really Need Surgery?

A Sensible Guide to Hysterectomy and Other Procedures for Women

By: M.D. Michele C Moore

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Paperback | 15 January 2004

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At last, here is a user-friendly guide to gynecologic surgery. The authors' guiding principle is that each woman for whom any kind of surgery is recommended should be well informed about the indications, the risks, and the expected results. Only with such knowledge can a woman make a sensible decision for herself. Using anecdotes drawn from a combined fifty years of experience, doctors Moore and de Costa provide clear and accurate information about women's anatomy, physiology, common gynecological ailments, diagnosis, alternative treatments, and, finally, full details about surgery itself. Among the surgeries discussed are removal of the uterus (hysterectomy), removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy), and removal of fibroids. The various ways of performing these procedures are examined, including minimally invasive surgery done through the laparoscope. The authors also help the patient through the postoperative phase, revealing what to expect, how to make the recovery easier, and how to take care of herself after the surgery. The result is a book that empowers women as they weigh their options with regard to gynecologic surgery.

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"A must-read for women who are contemplating surgery. Drs. Moore and de Costa demystify medical jargon and present the facts in a nonjudgmental manner. With this book in hand, women will be able to share information with their friends and family and feel better equipped to articulate exactly what surgery they anticipate having and why."

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List of Figures and Tables	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Your Anatomy--Where Things Are	p. 1
Your Physiology--How Things Work	p. 6
What Goes Wrong (1)--Some Common Gynecologic Diseases and Problems	p. 11
What Goes Wrong (2)--Gynecologic Cancers and Precancer	p. 30
Reaching a Diagnosis--What to Expect	p. 47
Nonsurgical Treatment of Gynecologic Problems	p. 59
Surgical Treatment--Traditional, or Open, Procedures	p. 75
Traditional Hysterectomy--What to Expect	p. 83
The Risks of Traditional Surgery	p. 94
After the Surgery	p. 99
Other Gynecologic Surgery and Treatments	p. 106
Laparoscopic Surgery--How It's Done and Why	p. 115
The Risks of Laparoscopy	p. 135
Laparoscopic Surgery--How Will You Feel?	p. 144
Choices and Medical Resources	p. 148
Other Endoscopic Surgery	p. 151
Tips to Help Make a Sensible Decision	p. 157
Quick Guide to Terms Used in This Book	p. 161
Additional Resources	p. 165
Index	p. 167
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Do You Really Need Surgery?

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