Archive for May, 2014
For a woman about to undergo a hysterectomy, one of the biggest fears she faces is how she will handle the post surgery recovery. After all, you are asleep during your surgery and you put your life in your doctor’s hands. It’s only when you wake up do you begin to measure the success of… Read More
I am excited to announce that this Saturday, May 17 I will be teaching a Master Class on robotic surgery using the Da Vinci Surgical System to physicians in Las Vegas at Mountain View Hospital. Robotic hysterectomy surgery is an excellent option for patients wanting minimally invasion surgery. For a peek inside one of my surgeries, click… Read More
In my practice I am often asked about the differences between “cancer” and “pre-cancer.” Dysplasia, another word for precancer, is commonly misunderstood. Learn what it means- and see what your cervix looks like under a microscope in my Ask Doctor K video below. Visit my YouTube Channel, DoctorKTV, for more information on gynecologic oncology.
Here is a story from my practice highlighting the importance of not only getting screened for the BRCA mutation, but also following through with the surgery that could save your life. I saw a 32 year old woman a few years ago. She was referred to me after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctor… Read More