Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Maybe it will happen this time...

I went to the new OBGYN yesterday. He asked me about all the things I have tried with the other doctors just so that he knew what was going on. He said he could remove the cyst laproscopically like my other OBGYN told me. We discussed it and he is also going to do the ovarian drilling (See below). So my surgery, provided the hospital doesn't want $2000 right away, should be Monday at North Hills Hospital. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

******Laparoscopic ovarian drilling is a surgical treatment that can trigger ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Electrocautery or a laser is used to destroy parts of the ovaries.
This surgery is not commonly used. But it can be an option for women who are still not ovulating after losing weight and trying fertility medicines.
Ovarian drilling is usually done through a small incision (
laparoscopy), with general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a small cut (incision) in the abdomen at the belly button. The surgeon then places a tube to inflate the abdomen with a small amount of carbon dioxide gas so that he or she can insert the viewing instrument (laparoscope) without damage to the internal organs. The surgeon looks through the laparoscope at the internal organs. Surgical instruments may be inserted through the same incision or other small incisions in the pelvic area.

2 comments:

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Anonymous said...

Hey Stephanie, Glad to hear you are getting to have your surgery. I hope all goes well. If you need me for anything don't hesitate to call.