Factors that lead to improved outcomes and reduced costs

Dr. Richard Rosenfield, Medical Director, Presents at Becker's

A great article on WebMD here: http://www.webmd.com/women/features/fresh-look-hysterectomy   Last year, Nicole was miserable — heavy periods, lots of cramping. Not only did she have fibroids, but her uterus and bladder were slipping downward, causing serious discomfort. Nicole needed a hysterectomy, plus bladder repositioning, her doctor said. He advised her that abdominal hysterectomy was the best […] The post Article on WebMD – A Fresh Look at Hysterectomy appeared first on Pearl Precision Surgery.

Vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies have been clearly associated with decreased blood loss, shorter hospital stay, speedier return to normal activities, and fewer abdominal wall infections when compared with abdominal hysterectomies. In this review, the authors outline the 10 steps to a successful laparoscopic hysterectomy. Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in […] The post Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: 10 Steps Toward a Successful Procedure appeared first on Pearl Precision Surgery.

For many women having problems such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, uterine fibroids or pelvic pressure/relaxation, a major surgery is the only definitive way to alleviate their symptoms. Historically the most effective treatment for many of these conditions has often been hysterectomy. In the past this has meant a hospital stay of several days, […] The post Technology improves hysterectomy surgery appeared first on Pearl Precision Surgery.

As seen on Medscape Laparoscopic Hysterectomy With Morcellation vs Abdominal Hysterectomy for Presumed Fibroid Tumors in Premenopausal Women: A Decision Analysis Siedhoff MT, Wheeler SB, Rutstein SE, et al Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015;212:591.e1-8 Background Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecologic surgery.[1] It can be performed by laparotomy, laparoscopy, or the vaginal route. The route of […] The post Article published on Medscape: Does Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Lead to Better Outcomes? appeared first on Pearl Precision Surgery.

Many employers don’t understand the total overall economic benefits that can be realized when laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) is performed instead of total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). However, GTE Corporation, the telecommunications giant, is not one of them because GTE’s healthcare cost management strategy is focused on the quality of care rather than strictly the cost of […] The post How Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Can Help Reduce Employer Health Care Costs appeared first on Pearl Precision Surgery.

If you had a serious issue with your knee and needed a surgeon to repair it, how would go about picking that surgeon?   If you were like most people, you would find the most experienced and best surgeon in your area, at least within whatever insurance network you might belong to.  And that would […] The post On High Volume Gynecologic Surgery, and How to Pick A Surgeon for Your Hysterectomy appeared first on Pearl Precision Surgery.

Pearl Health Partner’s High Performance Gyn network saves payers thousands of dollars per case while providing risk protection and high quality R Rosenfield MD October 26, 2017. Portland OR. Over the past several years, there has been a push for more transparency in healthcare pricing in a market which has been largely in the dark […] The post Pearl Health’s Narrow Gyn Network is Just What the Doctor Ordered appeared first on Pearl Precision Surgery.