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Oct 21

Occasionally after determining that a patient needs to have a hysterectomy, she will ask if a tummy tuck operation can be performed at the same time. Perhaps she’s been planning the tummy tuck anyway, it’s always been a thought in the back of her mind, or she believes that it’s a good opportunity to tighten […]

Oct 21

A total (complete) hysterectomy is a serious surgery, which will have future implications on your health. It is important to understand the risks, benefits, and long-term effects before making this decision. Why have a hysterectomy? This procedure involves the surgical removal of the uterus. In some circumstances, only part of the uterus is removed. This […]

Oct 21

The obvious benefit to performing two surgeries at once is that the patient has to go under anesthesia only once. This not only saves money, it can help the patient avoid side effects or complications brought on by general anesthesia. Other benefits to combining the surgeries include less time spent in the hospital and only […]

Oct 21

Facing major surgery is a frightening prospect. With Dr. Taryll Jenkins’s compassion and expertise, he offers conservative options for any condition whenever possible. When surgery is unavoidable, he uses the least invasive method available. A minimally invasive procedure, or MIP, is an advanced surgical technique achieving the same result as open surgery with smaller incisions. […]

Oct 21

A hysterectomy is a surgical operation that removes a woman’s uterus. This surgery is performed to address a number of medical conditions including painful uterine fibroids, uterine prolapse, cancer, endometriosis, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, or thickening of the uterus. Removing a uterus for reasons other than cancer is usually a decision that’s made only after […]

Oct 21

Finding out or making the decision to have a hysterectomy can be overwhelming for many women. Not only is a hysterectomy a surgical procedure that will require anesthesia and recovery time, some women feel that losing their uterus is losing a part of who they are. To make the surgery easier, doctors suggest taking some […]

Oct 21

When considering a hysterectomy, most women have many questions. From whether her hysterectomy is the only, or best, option, to what kind of hysterectomy her gynecologist recommends. Dr. Taryll Jenkins of Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine has helped many women understand the procedure and learn what to expect. A hysterectomy can be performed several […]

Oct 21

A hysterectomy is one of the most common, and one of the safest surgeries performed in the United States today. However, at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine in Katy, TX, it is considered only as a last resort, when other options are not viable. Dr. Taryll L. Jenkins believes in choosing the least invasive […]

Oct 20

A hysterectomy is a common surgical procedure that involves removing the uterus, and possibly the fallopian tubes or ovaries. In the United States alone, over half a million hysterectomies are performed every year. Over 80 percent are traditional surgeries, involving a large abdominal incision and nearly two months of recovery time. With today’s advanced technology, […]

Oct 20

Once a far more common surgical procedure, today we look for alternatives to a hysterectomy before deciding upon this treatment. The hysterectomy is a procedure in which the uterus, or womb, is removed. Depending on the specifics of a case, a hysterectomy may be partial, total, or radical. In a partial hysterectomy, also called a […]

Oct 20

About one in three American women will experience some kind of pelvic disorder by the age of 60. Every year, over half a million of those women undergo hysterectomies. In the past, there were few treatment options, and removing the problematic organ was viewed as a good solution to many problems. However, thanks to modern […]

Oct 20

A hysterectomy is a necessary gynecological surgery for many women. However, even though the procedure is safe and common, there are many misconceptions about what to expect following the surgery. Dr. Taryll Jenkins of Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine has been performing hysterectomies for many years. He helps patients understand the implications of the […]