Chicago OB/GYN clinic offers patients minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Surgeries in the abdominal area can have long recovery periods and leave significant scars. What if there was a way to reduce both those results? At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates, serving the Chicago area, we believe in helping our patients live productive and healthy lives. That’s one of the reasons we utilize minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to assist in the treatment of an array of gynecological issues. Laparoscopic surgery: Gynecologic laparoscopy uses a laparoscope to look inside your abdominal area. This is a slender, lighted telescope. The incision required to insert it into your pelvic area is small. It allows … Continue reading

Compassionate provider offers common gynecological surgeries for patients near Chicago,

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

The idea of gynecological surgeries can cause even the bravest patients some anxiety! Northwestern Women’s Health Associates , serving Chicago, and the areas near Chicago, strives to offer women gentle, personalized, and compassionate care. It’s why we utilize laparoscopic surgery for many common gynecological problems. We also are proud to use the da Vinci Xi Surgical System for robotic hysterectomies. We always work towards finding solutions that are effective, patient-centered and promote renewed and improved health. Laparoscopic surgery: Surgery done with this method is minimally invasive with faster recovery times. We use small incisions rather than large openings. We use … Continue reading

Laparoscopic surgery is important in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis in our Chicago practice

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Providing Laparoscopic Surgery

Endometriosis develops as a result of endometrial cells growing outside of the uterus. Structures that may be affected by these cells include the lining of the abdomen, fallopian tubes, and the ovaries. Due to the connection between endometrial cells and estrogen, growth occurs during times of hormonal fluctuation. The result of this growth may be: Painful cramping Radiating pain from the pelvic area to the rectum, vagina, back, or legs Painful urination or bowel movement Painful intercourse or pain shortly after intercourse Endometriosis may be a factor in infertility Finding and treating endometriotic lesions with laparoscopy At Northwestern Women’s Health … Continue reading

Yes! A hysterectomy or removal of an ovary can be a minimally invasive surgery with your skilled Chicago women’s health physician

Posted By Dr. Stanley Friedell

Dr. Stanley Friedell, Northwestern Women's Health Associates S.C Providing Minimally Surgery

There are several reasons why a woman may consider the removal of the uterus in the hysterectomy procedure or the removal of an ovary or an ovarian cyst. The decision to undergo this type of treatment is not made lightly. The goal of this procedure is to improve general health and wellbeing by treating chronic conditions such as abnormal bleeding, uterine prolapse, pelvic pain, endometriosis, cancer, or uterine fibroids. In many cases, hysterectomy or oophorectomy is the final option after other treatments have failed to produce the desired result or when diagnosis warrants the removal of certain reproductive organs. During … Continue reading

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