David L. Zisow, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Gynecologist and Associate Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery at Northwest Hospital Center
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Do you need a permanent, effective birth control method? Is your partner unwilling to have a vasectomy? The Essure Procedure may be the answer for you. In most cases, this simple office procedure can give you the peace of mind you've been looking for without major surgery. See what other women are saying about the Essure procedure.
DaVinci Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Most women do not need the large abdominal incisions that traditional gynecologic procedures required, along with their 6 to 8 week recovery periods. Modern advances in technology have made "open" surgery a thing of the past in most cases. Learn more about minimally invasive surgical procedures (TLH, LSH or CISH) for those women who know they need a hysterectomy, and want to get back to nearly all their normal activities within three weeks of surgery! If you'd like to see an actual video recording of a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy click this link.Urinary Stress Incontinence Treatment with a Minimally Invasive Suburethral Sling (BARD Ajust SUS)
A simple, 5 minute outpatient surgical procedure is now available to treat women who have been suffering in silence with urinary stress incontinence. In most cases, the "BARD Ajust SUS" procedure is a simple and effective outpatient surgical techniques that can result in a return to normal activity without urinary leakage! Additional information is available at www.solutionsforurinaryincontinence.com .Pelvic prolapse syndromes such as cystocele, rectocele & enterocele can now be treated effectively
Women have long suffered from pelvic relaxation syndromes. Typically these specifically female hernias result in women noticing something bulging or protruding from their vaginas. Now with modern minimally invasive techniques, these conditions can be effectively treated, and usually on an outpatient basis. Check out the web site that follows: www.solutionsforvaginalprolapse.com .Her-Option - Endometrial Ablation
Are you tired of having to deal with your menstrual periods? Have your periods gotten progressively heavier despite treatment with medications? This very simple, highly effective in office procedure might be the answer to your prayers. Learn more about the Her-Option Endometrial Ablation treatment by clicking this link!InterStim -- New Treatment for Women with Urinary Urgency/Frequency "Got to Go" Incontinence
Do you feel like you have to void every 15 minutes and when you void only a small amount comes out? Do you wet yourself before you can make it to the bathroom? Have drugs like Detrol either not worked or you couldn't tolerate the side effects? Ask Dr. Zisow about InterStim. This amazing technology may give you back your independence from the bathroom and embarrassing episodes of urinary "urge" incontinence. Additional information available at the InterStim - Medtronics web site.Laparoscopic Para-aortic Lymphadenectomy
Certain types of pelvic cancers require the removal of the lymph nodes surrounding the aorta and the vena cava. This can be done laparoscopically thus allowing even cancer patients to enjoy the benefits of minimally invasive surgical techniques.Mirena IUS (A New Form of IUD)
Effective for more than five years continuous use, this new method of long term reversible contraception may be just right for your situation.Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Breast cancer is certainly an important subject on the minds of most women. Now you can evaluate your own risk of getting breast cancer and also obtain valuable information regarding how you may be able to protect yourself from this disease.Human Papillomavirus Infection (HPV)
Believed to be the cause of most cervical disease and genital warts, here's very useful information to further your understanding of this common disorder.Abnormal Pap Test Results
If you've been told that your Pap smear results were abnormal, here's some very useful information to help you understand your condition better.Is Ca 125 a good "screening test" for ovarian cancer or primary peritoneal cancer?
A week doesn't pass without several patients asking me if Ca 125 testing is a good thing for them to have done. The lay press is replete with articles suggesting that doctors should be doing the test on all their patients and that women should insist upon being tested. Be careful about what you ask for.Hormone Replacement Controversy
By now, just about everyone has heard about the reported ending of the "Women's Health Initiative" study of PremPro. The media has caused great anxiety in many women. Along with talking with my patients during office visits, the following web site will give additional information that may be useful to you.Learn More About Endometriosis!
Endometriosis is a serious illness that affects many women during their reproductive years. Information about the disease and its treatment is available on line from the Endometriosis Association. If you have any questions about this condition, or you believe that you may be suffering from it, feel free to contact Dr. Zisow for help.Teach Your Daughter How to Use a Tampon
Here is a very clear, concise, and easy to understand and use reference. Help your adolescent daughter understand how to properly insert and use tampons with on line expert help.Women with Unwanted Facial Hair
A new and effective treatment for unwanted facial hair without surgery.Fertile Ground for the Latest Contraception Information
This web site offers a large amount of very useful information regarding contraceptive methods and related topics of interest.OB/GYN Topics of Interest
Here's the place to get general information about all kinds of OB/GYN questions that you have. Check it out!Journal of the American Medical Association's Women's Health Info Center
News and comprehensive library of resources on women's health issues.Healthfinder
From the US Dept of Health and Human Services: libraries, journals, databases, dictionaries, family health, and more. English and Spanish versions.Prevention Magazine
One of America's leading health magazines' online site offering news and information for living a healthy life.Cooking Light Magazine
Recipes, nutrition, and dietary information to help you eat healthy.American Medical Association (AMA)
Medical, general health & first-aid informationEnjoy the Laughing Baby!
What is the baby's secret little joke? Find out!
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