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is it safe to undergo surgery just to removed the endo cyst on my right ovary. i was diagnose with endometrioma, im 29 years old, married for 3 years.
Dear Jhoanna,
Thanks for writing. Surgical drainage and removal of endometriomas are the recommended treatment for the most successful outcome, so the short answer is, by and large, yes. However, do be certain that your doctor will be prepared to properly treat the endometrioma as well as any Endometriosis he or she may encounter during the surgery.
There is a great presentation located within this group which might help you tremendously as you prepare for the surgery and provide coping insights as well for afterwards:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erc/files
Look for the file named LapManual.pdf. Free membership is required to access the files.
Good luck and best wishes; I hope you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
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Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Program & Education Director - Center for Endometriosis Care | Senior Voting Member, Executive Board - Endometriosis Research Center | Former Director of Clinical Education - Endometriosis Foundation | Board Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine's Women's Council | Extensively published female reproductive health writer/consultant.
Experience
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Program & Education Director for the Center for Endometriosis Care, a 25 year old specialty practice serving the global endometriosis population. Senior voting Director on the Executive Board of the Endometriosis Research Center, an international non-profit. Former Director of Scientific, Medical & Industry Education for the Endometriosis Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by celebrity Padma Lakshmi and her physician. More than 2 decades spent collaborating with and working for various industry clientele, including the world's leading biotech, medical device and clinical research corporations. Diverse works include successful planning and execution of core scientific programs for endometriosis surgery and biomedical research; health coaching and patient advocacy; extensive authorship of CME programming and content, monographs, case studies and much more; strategic planning and patient relationship optimization; implementation and administration of novel programs designed to improve delivery of patient-centric women’s healthcare; planning and oversight of educational outreach endeavors including those designed specifically for nurses, physicians, students, legislators and the general public; and more. Have authored countless endometriosis and woman’s health materials in the consumer and professional sectors, and been a featured guest and consultant for multiple segments on national radio health programs, within leading health magazines, within the legislative sector, and across many professional symposia. NOTE: This service is provided for information purposes ONLY. It is not, under any circumstances, to be misconstrued as medical advice or serve as a replacement for your personal physician/patient relationship. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or require medical advice, please contact your private healthcare provider immediately.
Organizations
Endometriosis Research Center; American Society for Reproductive Medicine; Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons; Association of American Gynecologic Laparoendoscopists; Association of Operating Room Nurses; Association of Reproductive Health Professionals; World Endometriosis Society; World Endometriosis Research Foundation.
Publications
Journal of Gynecologic & Obstetric Investigation; APGO; AAGL; proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Endometriosis; Journal of Informed Medicine; Insider Reports; Life Tools for Women; Bella Gynecology; OBGYN.net; America Online's Health Network; Galaxy of Health; Discovery Health TV; the Health Channel; Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics; Valeo Medical; Jespersen Associates; Women with Disabilities Task Force; Covidien Corporation; ValleyLab; Cytyc Corporation; PortaScience; MammoSite; MedPond; Dr. Jennifer Ritchie-Goodline; Endometriosis Research Center; Associated Content; Comcast Media; Thrive@Health; Health Frontier; New South Wales Endometriosis Association of Australia; National Women's Health Information Center; Menses United Kingdom; Equus Sanctuary; Season Magazine; RedBook Magazine; Cosmopolitan Magazine; Pregnancy Today; Nurses World; Coping with Endometriosis" by Glenda Motta, RN, MPH and Robert Phillips, Ph.D.; "Living well With Endometriosis" by Kerry-Ann Morris; "Endometriosis: 100 Questions & Answers" by David Redwine, MD; the "Letter from Survivors" (a poignant insight into the life of the Endo patient which has received international acclaim and been extensively reprinted in innumerable resources and presented on the steps of the Lincoln Monument in Washington, DC); "Real People, Real Stories: How the Internet is Touching Lives;" Times Herald Record; much more.
Education/Credentials
Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses-AORN Certified: Perioperative Standards & Recommended Practices, Certified, Operating Room Protocols. Certified, Exposure to Bloodbourne Pathogens Standards (OSHA). Rutgers University, School of Continuing Adult Ed-Certified: Women's Health Educator, Med-Surg/Operating Techniques, Certified, Anatomy & Physiology, Certified, Patient Exam Techniques. Columbia University, School of Professional Continuing Education-Certified: Journalism for Business, Certification/Professional Writing, Certification/Creative Writing & Marketing. Sacramento State, College of Continuing Education-Certified: Healthcare Management.
Awards and Honors
20th edition of "Who’s Who among American Women"
12-term judge by invitation for National Health Information Resource Centers "World Wide Web Health Awards" Program
Invited Presenter & Co-Chair, Second Annual Women in Government Health Summit, Washington, DC
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