In this video, Dr. del Junco Jr. presents a patient who had over 535 fibroid tumors in her uterus. He walks you through the entire process of his signature procedure as he describes step by step what happened during surgery
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that originate on the walls of the uterus. They are the most commonly occurring type of benign tumors in women and are more prevalent in middle aged women who are in their final reproductive years. Fibroids are hard to detect in their initial stages and may not display any [...]
Sexual Dysfunction with Hysterectomy
This is a reality for many women post hysterectomy. The uterus is a muscle that responds rythmically with intercourse producing orgasm for many women. Once the uterus is removed women routinely report lack of sexual response, sensation or desire. Many gynecologists refuse to address this topic or accept this fact. This week we had a [...]
Treating fibroids with Lupron
This is a medication routinely used to reduce heavy bleeding associated with fibroid tumor disease. As a secondary benefit it will temporarily shrink fibroids due to its anti-estrogen effect. Basically, this injection reduces estrogen production by the ovaries, and should be limited to a 6 months course of treatment. Symptoms associated with Lupron can be the same [...]
Robotic (DaVinci) Surgery for Fibroids
This is one of the newer hot topics in surgical treatments. Considered minimally invasive, this technique uses several small incisions to remove tumors and repair the uterus. It requires special training prior to implementation. The physician operates instruments via a control panel and does not have direct hands on the patient, unlike open or laparoscopy [...]
“Treating” Fibroids with Ablation
To get straight to the point, Ablation therapy does not treat fibroid tumors. Endometrial Ablation only treats the symptoms of fibroids like heavy bleeding and clotting. The technique only destroys the lining of the uterus (endometrial lining) but does not access or treat intrauterine (submucosal, subserosal or intramural) fibroids tumors. Ablation may stop the bleeding but the [...]
Osteoporosis and Heart Disease in Women
Hysterectomy is one of the leading causes of Osteoporosis and Heart disease in women…this is why I advocate removing benign disease like fibroids and adenomyosis without removing the uterus. If you are currently suffering from osteo and/or have early signs of heart disease,medication may be necessary. However adding a good vitamin/ mineral supplement combined with a good balanced diet/exercise program may [...]
Diet Alone is not Sufficient in Womens Health
After one year of research, I have discovered the importance of complimenting the diet with much needed vitamins and supplements for everyday health…especially for women! A healthy diet with balanced, fresh foods goes along way to keeping us healthy, however as we get older the body no-longer functions optimally; nutritional absorption decreases, and immune systems degenerate. [...]
Endometrial Biopsy for Diagnosis???
Endometrial biopsies are a fairly common minor procedure performed in many gyn offices when patients are experiencing heavy painful periods. The technique involves sticking a needle into the uterine lining to obtain a small tissue sample; it can be very painful and often produces inconclusive information. Blind biopsies, via either needle or currette, can very easily completely miss the [...]
The Complications of a Myomectomy-a Patient’s Story
This is a sad but very honest posting. We recently had a prospective patient that decided not come for our surgery because we would not guarantee fertility after fibroid tumor surgery. No surgeon can give that guarantee. We told her our philosophy was to remove her tumors without leaving any intentionally, offer a video viewing of [...]
