Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery Specialist
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Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center
Mental Health & OB/GYNs located in Beverly Hills, CA
For some gynecological conditions, surgery is needed. Minimally invasive laparoscopic gynecologic surgery offers fewer risks and a quicker recovery than open surgery for patients that have certain gynecological issues. Using the most advanced technology and medical techniques, Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center in Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Rebecca Brown, Dr. Jennifer Chen, Dr. Lily Lee, Dr. Rahil Patel, Dr. Henrietta Stancz-Szeder, Dr. Karen Toubi, Dr. Kathleen Valenton, Dr. Wendy Kim Waldman, and Dr. Peter Weiss perform laparoscopic gynecologic surgery that is minimally invasive to treat many gynecological disorders.
Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery Q & A
What is minimally invasive laparoscopic gynecologic surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery uses surgical tools that allow the surgeon to access, view and perform surgery through tiny incisions in the abdominal wall. Your OB/GYN provider at Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center can perform exploratory surgery or full procedures with laparoscopic surgery. The small incision allows for faster healing and a lower risk of infection.
During the procedure, the laparoscope is inserted through the small abdominal incision. A gas is used to open and expand the cavity for better viewing. A tiny camera on the laparoscope transmits video onto a monitor so your surgeon can perform the procedure.
What conditions can be treated with laparoscopic gynecologic surgery?
While not all gynecological issues requiring surgery can be treated with laparoscopy, many can. Some gynecological conditions that can be treated with laparoscopic surgery include:
- Ovarian cysts and fibroids
- Hysterectomy
- Tubal ligation procedures.
- Diagnostic evaluation and biopsies
- Endometriosis
- Removal of internal adhesions or scar tissue from prior surgeries
If you have a gynecological condition that requires surgery, talk to your healthcare provider at Rodeo Drive Women’s Center to find out if laparoscopy is an option for you.
How is laparoscopy performed?
In almost all cases, general anesthesia is used during laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, so you won’t be awake during the procedure.
Using the video and small surgical instruments, your surgeon can perform the needed procedures within the reproductive organs. Your OB/GYN then closes the incisions; two to three small scars may remain, but much smaller than if you had open surgery.
What are the benefits of laparoscopy versus open surgery?
When possible, your OB/GYN at Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center will suggest minimally invasive surgical options like laparoscopy for your surgical treatment. This is due to the many advantages these procedures can offer over open surgery. Some of the advantages include:
- Smaller incisions and less scar tissue, lowering the chance of infection
- Less bleeding
- Shorter hospital stays or outpatient
- Quicker recovery time
- Less pain
With the advancements in technology, more and more gynecological disorders requiring surgery can be performed with laparoscopy. This reduces the pain, downtime, and risks for women who need surgical treatment.
Insurance We Accept
Rodeo Drive Women's Health Care's mission is to make exceptional health care more accessible. That’s why we work to accept most major PPO insurance plans and Medicare.
Start by calling your insurance to find out if Rodeo Women's Health Center is in your insurance plan’s network, please call the phone number on the back of your insurance card and provide them with our National Provider Identifier (or “NPI”) number 1295181956. If you seek care outside of your plan’s contract terms, you will be responsible for any charges incurred.
Words from our patients
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"They were excellent in finding out what was wrong with my son. I had just come from the Children's hospital. These people know what they are doing."
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"The staff was friendly and helpful. Dr Brown was super cool, very professional, a sense of humor , she made me feel very comfortable."
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"I thought she was terrific! I didn't wait very long, she is very knowledgable and smart, easy to talk to..."
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"...As far as Rodeo Drive Health Center, I have been going there for well over 4 years and love the place as it is all women and you feel very comfortable."
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"Dr. Valenton is awesome! If it weren't for her, I probably would have ended up with a c-section. Nothing wrong with a c-section, but she respected my desire..."
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"I love Dr Valenton she's so easy to talk to always makes me feel very comfortable and she's very understanding."
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"I instantly knew Dr. Valenton would be my new go to OBGYN when delivering my second baby (19 years after my first born) after our initial appointment."
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"Professional with a wonderful bedside manner. Not only is she intelligent, she is extremely personable."
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"The first time I met her, she made me feel at ease and made me feel like we've known each other for a while. It takes a special doctor to have great bedside manner."
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The staff and doctors are kind and very helpful. The atmosphere is very inviting. Filling out the medical forms was painless, due to their use of ipads to collect info.
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This office is very well-run and orderly, so much so that I rarely have to wait more than a few minutes in either the waiting room or in the exam room.
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I am much appreciated of my Dr. my nurse and everyone else who helps run this amazing office. Everyone is friendly, professional and above all caring.
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The office is efficient and has a great location. The medical service and bedside manner is excellent and very friendly.
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Staff is professional, friendly and attentive. Dr. always takes the time to inquire on the generality of my life and is very thorough...
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Amazing!! The office was attentive and timely during my appointment. I’m definetly making them my source of primary care.
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The best doctor.I flew from NY just to see him.Very kind and give his full attention to patients needs.Thank You.Dr Weiss.
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Dr Weiss is very kind empathetic and knowledgeable. Hard to find this combination in today’s world. I highly recommend him. Thank you Dr Weiss!
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Excellent Service. Dr Jennifer is an amazing doctor and is very professional.
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Dr. Chen is amazing. She’s super caring and attentive to my questions, needs, and is always such a calming presence. Plus, she’s extremely knowledgable and smart.
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Dr. Chen, is very nice and knowledgeable. She has a very cool but thorough approach when talking about even the most sensitive issues.
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I LOVE the care I get at Rode Drive Women's Health Center. Dr. Valenton is warm, cares about my wellbeing, and always finds the solution that is right for me and my body.
