November 04, 2014 · No Comments
Essure coil removal was previously performed at our facility by applying direct traction on the Essure micro-inserts. Although this was simpler and faster than the procedure we now perform, manual traction on the coils frequently resulted in coil breakage and increased the chance of leaving residual Essure fragments. We now perform a precise en bloc […]
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November 04, 2014 · No Comments
When performing Essure removal surgery, we use a uterine tourniquet. This practice makes Essure removal surgery easier, safer, and allows us more precision during coil dissection. A uterine tourniquet allows better hemostasis during Essure removal surgery. Better hemostasis decreases surgeon anxiety. Our visualization is better when hemostasis is adequate. Better visualization allows for a more […]
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November 04, 2014 · No Comments
Removing Essure devices intact can be done with manual traction. In our experience, we have found this is most easily done within the first several months of insertion and before the inserts become locked in place from fibroelastic tissue. With gradual in-growth of fibroelastic tissue, removing Essure micro-inserts will become increasingly more difficult to remove […]
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November 04, 2014 · No Comments
The Essure device is 4 cm long. The manufacturer recommends 3 to 8 turns of the outer coil be allowed to project into the uterine cavity to insure adequate placement. When properly placed approximately 1 to 2 cm of the Essure device should project beyond the myometrial wall and into the isthmic section of each fallopian […]
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November 03, 2014 · No Comments
Avoiding leaving Essure fragments during Essure removal requires awareness of the anatomic variations of the interstitial portion of the fallopian tube. Anatomic variations may contribute to increased difficulty with some Essure insertions, be the cause for some Essure complications, and may increase the difficulty of intact micro-insert removal. Anatomic variations in the interstitial portion of the tube will result […]
Read MoreOctober 30, 2014 · No Comments
I still can’t believe that I have this beautiful and happy baby. He was so worth the road trip to North Carolina and I never regretted the money spent or even think about it.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2014 · No Comments
“I want to thank you once again. We are on our 2nd miracle baby and couldn’t be happy, Our baby girl just turned one august 29th and I am already expecting our second miracle. It is all happening because of the great work you and your team did for me.”
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2014 · No Comments
The single largest predictor of vasectomy reversal success is the length of time since the vasectomy was performed. The success of vasectomy reversal in restoring sperm to the ejaculate can be as high as 97%. Even when men have vasectomy reversal more than 15 years after their vasectomy the success of the reversal can be […]
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Vasectomy reversal is comparable in safety to vasectomy. The risks of vasectomy are outlined below from most common to least common. The main risk of vasectomy reversal is that pregnancy may not occur. The least common risks are severe infection or chronic pain as a result of the procedure. Failure to achieve pregnancy The main […]
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