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PAMF Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecological problems can cause you to feel pain, fear or embarrassment. At Palo Alto Medical Foundation, gynecologic specialists offer compassionate care and the latest in treatment options. We strive to find the least invasive approach that suits your stage of life and health needs.

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Featured Services

  • Fibroid Treatment
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Treatment of Abnormal Bleeding
  • Treatment of Abnormal Pap Smears

Gynecologic Surgery Options

When gynecologic surgery is necessary, you want medical professionals who will treat you with sensitivity and help you select the most appropriate and effective medical approach for your health needs. At Palo Alto Medical Foundation, you gain access to the latest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgical methods.

Uterine Endometrial Treatments

To reduce excessively heavy periods, your doctor can perform a minimally invasive hysteroscopic endometrial ablation, a procedure that destroys the lining of the uterus by cauterizing it using a source of heat.

Occasionally an overgrowth of cells in the endometrium causes endometrial polyps to form. These are usually noncancerous, but your doctor may recommend a minimally invasive hysteroscopy to check for cancer or to remove polyps as a precautionary measure. In addition, your doctor may recommend hysteroscopy to remove fibroids that may affect the uterine endometrial cavity. Both polyps and fibroids (growths of uterine muscle cells) may contribute to excessively heavy periods.

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Ovarian Procedures

Ovarian cysts, pouch-like, fluid-filled growths, commonly occur in women of reproductive age.

Your doctor can remove ovarian cysts through minimally invasive surgery. The goal is to remove the cysts but keep the uterus and ovaries intact and functional – important if you want to get pregnant or prevent early menopause. Occasionally, however, ovarian cyst removal will require removing the ovary as well. Your doctor may use minimally invasive surgery to treat other conditions as well, including ectopic pregnancy.

Uterine Procedures: Hysterectomy

If your uterus needs to be removed, surgeons offer the latest in minimally invasive vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomy procedures.

Some surgeons at PAMF also offer da Vinci Computer-Assisted Surgery. This procedure, used for hysterectomies and other gynecological surgeries, incorporates both computer and robotic technologies to give surgeons clear, 3D visualization of the organs and precise movement of micro-instruments.

Vaginal and Cervical Surgery

To remove abnormal tissue in your lower gynecological tract, including genital warts, gynecologists perform in-office, minimally invasive procedures in addition to traditional surgery. Your doctor may dissolve growths using cold (cryosurgery) or chemical cauterization. Electrocauterization (heat) may be used to treat abnormal cervical growths.

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | When to Seek Help

Up to one in three women experience abnormal uterine bleeding. Depending on the cause, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be able to treat it with less bleeding or scarring, faster recovery and lower infection risk than traditional surgery.

Prevention and Screening

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Prevention and Screening

Preventive care and screening can help you maintain your health and detect gynecologic disorders at their earliest, most treatable stage.

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Women have unique health care issues that require research and attention, such as pregnancy, prenatal care and menopause. Some diseases that can affect everyone are more common in women, including osteoporosis, urinary tract infections and depression or anxiety. Research looks for the causes of health problems in women, as well as effective treatment and prevention. 

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Doctors at Palo Alto Medical Foundation

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Julie G. O'Callahan, M.D., FACOG

Julie G. O'Callahan, M.D., FACOG

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Jessica H. Wong, M.D.

Jessica H. Wong, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mary E. Parman, D.O.

Mary E. Parman, D.O.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Susan Maayah, M.D.

Susan Maayah, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cynthia Woo, M.D.

Cynthia Woo, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Christie A. Coleman, M.D.

Christie A. Coleman, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Jeyling Chou, M.D.

Jeyling Chou, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Jessica S. Zigman, M.D.

Jessica S. Zigman, M.D.

  • Urogynecology

Albert Pisani, M.D.

Albert Pisani, M.D.

  • Gynecologic Oncology

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