Re: Could Endo be back so soon?
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Aug 26 18:09:18 2008
Actually there are many excisionists out there:
Dr. Andrew Cook
Vital Health Institute
Los Gatos, CA
Dr. Iris Orbuch
New York, NY
Dr. Kanayama
New York Endometriosis Center
Dr. C. Y. Liu
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dr. Marty Robbins
Scarborough, ME
Dr. Charles Koh
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Lyons, also in GA http://www.thomasllyons.com/1996_ncaa.htm
The Endometriosis Institute in Chicago:
http://www.endometriosisinstitute.com/
Dr. Gary Goldman at NY Weil Medical Center:
http://www.nyp.org/FPHTML/1168360075262.html
At Tue, 26 Aug 2008, anonymous wrote:
>
>Most ob-gyn's know next to nothing about endo.
>
>In one year, they could learn a ton - but I guess it's too much trouble
>when they can claim Lupron works.
>
>LOL
>
>At Tue, 26 Aug 2008, s wrote:
>>
>>In my case the endometriosis was so severe (plus having 3 pedulous
>>fibroids) that surgery was not an option but a necessity. Since I met
>>with my doctor 2 times to discuss the surgery, I knew he would be using
>>absorbable adhesion barriers where necessary. There is a lot of
>>evidence that these greatly reduce the incidence of post opertive scar
>>tissue. Although not a guarantee, I made sure I got ALL of the
>>information and then I weighed all the risks associated with the surgery
>>to make an informed decision. In my case i chose a doctor who was
>>like-minded in stopping my pain and doing what he could to preserve my
>>fertility. Time will tell there. But as far as pain, so far so good.
>>
>>This is all besides the point. The bottom line is regardless of whether
>>a person has a long history with endometriosis or has been recently
>>diagnosed, it is absolutely key to learn all you can about this disease,
>>then see a specialist you trust. There are far too many gyno doctors
>>who are not as informed about this disease as well as they should be.
>>Whether you're told you need surgery or another treatment it is so
>>important to get a second opinion to help ensure you get the most
>>effective treatment for you.
>>
>>s
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