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It has been one year since we started on monthly newsletter. We hope you have enjoyed the information we are sending out to you. Southdale ObGyn is excited to provide you with our May monthly newsletter. We are dedicated to sharing news, views and thought-provoking articles written by our own doctors! Of course our newsletter is not only about giving you updates, it is also about sharing views on hot topics. So do let us know what you think about our newsletter, along with your suggestions for future editions.
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A Special Report from Dr. Kathryn Tweedy - Power Morcellation in Gynecologic Surgery
Power morcellation is a well established surgical technique that is sometimes used in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) gynecologic surgery to facilitate removal of the uterus or uterine fibroids through small incisions in the abdomen. A battery or electric powered instrument with a rotating blade is used to mechanically break up the larger tissues into smaller pieces that can be easily removed through minimally invasive surgical sites. Recently there has been a great deal of attention given to the use of power morcellation and the risk of inadvertently morcellating a uterine cancer which could carry the risk of spreading malignant tissue pieces in the abdomen. In light of this concern, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued a special report this month outlining the use, risks and benefits of power morcellation. We fully endorse this report and encourage you to open the link provided below to read it in detail.
At Southdale Ob/Gyn, we are committed to maintaining the highest standard in patient care which includes offering the full range of appropriate gynecologic surgical options, especially minimally invasive surgical techniques. We recognize that for many of our patients a minimally invasive surgical approach is the best and safest medical care. We further recognize that, in certain circumstances and for certain patients, this may involve the selected use of power morcellation. Should you need gynecologic surgery, our physicians will have an in-depth discussion with you about all of the surgical options available, allowing you to make an informed decision that is right for you.
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Check out our renovation journey
A lot has happened at our office in the past year. In December we updated the mechanical components of our elevator. In January we began our remodeling project at our Edina office. We updated our patient exam rooms, our main lab, ultrasound room and adjoining restroom. And we relocated our main door to our lobby as well as a complete update to lobby, including new carpet, furniture and front desk. We hope that you will schedule an appointment and check out our new fresh look.
Compare our old lobby to our updated lobby!
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