Conditions & Procedures

It is an alternative to hysterectomy for treating excessive blood loss during menstruation (heavy menstrual bleeding, menorrhagia). It involves removing or destroying the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, the endometrium. This procedure is often chosen when medication has failed or if the woman does not...

What is the robot? The robot is a system made up of two parts: a) the surgical console, where the gynecologic surgeon sits, and b) the 4-arm system on which we mount the camera and 3 instruments, docked to the patient through 3 to 4 very small incisions in the...

You have been diagnosed with a hydatidiform mole, also known as a molar pregnancy. The loss of your baby leaves you feeling very sad. This is also probably the first time you have heard of this condition, so you may feel shocked, confused and anxious about the future. The purpose of this...

What are the rates and frequency of cervical cancer? Its incidence has fallen dramatically over the years, following the introduction of cervical screening programs with the cervical smear (Pap test) and regular gynecological examination. Screening usually starts at age 21 and continues at...

It is common, as it occurs at some point in the lives of most women. Pelvic pain is often caused by the normal function of the reproductive organs. For example, many women who ovulate experience pain of varying intensity during menstruation. This pain is often called “normal”, as long as there is no pathological...

Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder and, in the vast majority of cases, it is caused by a bacterial infection. It is one of the most common health problems in women: about half will have at least one episode in their lifetime. The reason is anatomical. The female urethra is short and located close to the...

It is bleeding from a woman's genital tract that occurs after menopause, that is, after 12 consecutive months without a period. In most cases, a simple cause is eventually found. However, in some cases this bleeding may come from a serious underlying condition. If you experience bleeding after...

What is menorrhagia? Menorrhagia, meaning excessive blood loss during menstruation, is a common problem. The bleeding may be prolonged, lasting 8-10 days each month, with heavy blood loss that leads to anemia, the passing of blood clots and “flooding”, that is, episodes of sudden and unexpected blood loss that...