Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death due to gynecological malignancies in this country. It is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in women. Historically, all ovarian cancers have been grouped together as one disease, though they may actually be a much more diverse … [Read more...]
Hysterectomies
da Vinci Hysterectomies Offer Many Advantages
Background on Hysterectomies Each year more than half a million women in the United States undergo a hysterectomy, or surgical removal of the uterus. One in three women will experience the surgical procedure before she turns 60. Hysterectomy is the second most common surgical procedure for women … [Read more...]
The Oakland Press Interviews Dr. Paul Corsi on Robotic Surgery System Utilization for Gynecological Procedures
Published: Sunday, July 5, 2009 By Jillian Kushner, Special to The Oakland Press Robotic surgery performed on Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci system has been gaining popularity in the fields of urology, neurology, cardiology and now gynecology since the Food and Drug Administration approved the … [Read more...]