Patient Videos

Dr. William von Almen, M.D., FACOG is an experienced minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon who has been in private practice for 28 years. He currently operates at Crescent City Physicians in New Orleans, Louisiana. In these videos, he answers the most common questions his patients have when faced with a decision to have a hysterectomy. These videos are intended to complement the Questions to Ask your Doctor section of this site.

Dr. von Almen received financial support from Olympus Corporation for the clinical videos on this website.

• Introduction
• What is laparoscopic (minimally invasive) hysterectomy?
• What makes laparoscopic hysterectomy different than a traditional hysterectomy?
• What are the risks of a laparoscopic hysterectomy?
• Will I have scars on my abdomen after my surgery?
• How long will I be in the hospital after an abdominal hysterectomy compared to a vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy?
• When can I return to my normal activities after my surgery?
• Do I need to tell my doctor about other surgeries I have had?
• What resources are available to help me locate a surgeon who performs laparoscopic hysterectomy in my area?
• Final comments

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