KLINIK DR ZAHARUDDIN KL GYNAECOLOGIST
The Professional and Personal Care You Deserve
CERVICAL CANCER
Through a holistic approach to medicine, I try viewing each patient as a whole rather than a single symptom to be treated. This is just one of many procedures I perform when coming up with any diagnosis. Your health deserves proper care and attention and I am able to provide. Please contact me today to schedule an appointment.
OVARIAN CANCER
For years, patients have depended on me to provide this valuable service. I offer this and other specialized options to anyone in need of a Gynecological Oncologist they can trust. At Klinik Dr Zaharuddin KL Gynaecologist, I am dedicated to building long-lasting relationships based on trust and medical integrity with every single patient.
ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
Through this and other services, I have cared for numerous patients throughout my career as a Gynecological Oncologist. To me, nothing matters more than your health and comfort, which is why I have put in so much time and effort into advancing my medical practice and techniques. Please get in touch to schedule an initial consultation.
SURGERY FOR CANCER OF CERVIX
WERTHEIM'S RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY
For this operation, the surgeon removes the uterus along with the tissues surrounding and next to the uterus (the parametria and the uterosacral ligaments), the cervix, and the upper part (about 1 inch [2-3cm]) of the vagina next to the cervix. Sometimes, the ovaries are not removed unless there is some other medical reason to do so. More tissue is removed in a radical hysterectomy than in a simple one, so the hospital stay can be longer. Some lymph nodes will also be removed and checked for cancer at this time.
This surgery is can be done through a large abdominal incision (also known as open surgery, laparotomy), laparoscopy (key-hole minimal invasive surgery) or robotic-assisted laparoscopy (laparoscopic surgery using special instruments 'robot') . Often, some pelvic lymph nodes are removed as well. (This procedure, known as lymph node dissection, is discussed later in this section.)
Laparoscopic or robotic assisted surgery surgery may still be an option for a small specific group of women with early stage cancer, but you should discuss your options carefully with your doctor.
Possible side effects:
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Because the uterus is removed, this surgery results in infertility.
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Because some of the nerves to the bladder are removed, some women have problems emptying their bladder after this operation and may need a catheter for a time.
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Complications are unusual but could include bleeding, infection, or damage to the urinary and intestinal systems such as the bladder or colon.
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Removal of some of the lymph nodes to check for cancer may sometimes result in lymphedema (leg swelling). This is not common, but may happen after surgery and treated with different methods.
Radical hysterectomy does not change a woman's ability to feel sexual pleasure. Although the vagina is shortened, the area around the clitoris and the lining of the vagina is as sensitive as before. A woman does not need a uterus or cervix to reach orgasm. When cancer has caused pain or bleeding with intercourse, the hysterectomy may actually improve a woman's sex life by stopping these symptoms.