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Da Vinci Surgery
by admin on Jan.30, 2010, under Womens Interest
More and more technologies are being developed in an effort to make surgeries as minimally invasive as possible. Hysterectomy is no different. The Da Vinci surgery veers away from the conventional techniques of performing a hysterectomy.
Serious problems involving a woman\’s reproductive system are often treated with a hysterectomy surgery. These problems can include cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, severe cramps, and abnormal bleeding among others.
The uterus is removed in a hysterectomy, although it is also possible for the other reproductive organs such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix to be removed if necessary. Conventional methods of performing a hysterectomy surgery involve incising the abdomen to remove the uterus, or having the uterus removed through the vagina. A laparoscope may be used in the latter, which allows for smaller incisions on the vagina.
Performing the hysterectomy through the vagina rather than the abdomen makes for a more comfortable experience for the patient. A vaginal hysterectomy is performed more quickly. It also results in fewer complications, shorter stays in the hospital, faster recovery, less visible scars, less complications, and less bleeding. Using a laparoscope in a vaginal hysterectomy has better results than an abdominal hysterectomy, but it cannot be said that a laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy is necessarily better than the standard vaginal hysterectomy, as the former would take longer to perform, cost more, and result in a longer recovery period.
Da Vinci Hysterectomy – The Best Option for a Hysterectomy?
Being minimally invasive, the incisions made in a Da Vinci surgery are only one to two centimeters. It still allows the surgeon to clearly see the insides of a patient\’s abdomen, though, so this procedure can be performed even in more complicated conditions.
A Da Vinci surgery has the following advantages:
* Fainter scars
* Speedier recovery
* Ability to resume normal activities faster
* Less exposure to complications
* Less blood loss and blood transfusions
* Decreased pain
* More patient contentment from the procedure
Da Vinci Surgery – How the System Works
The Da Vinci System is used for a Da Vinci surgery, and involves the following:
* EndoWrist instruments
* Vision system
* Patient cart that has four interactive robotic arms
* Surgeon\’s console
When performing a Da Vinci surgery, the robotic arms (two to three instrument arms and an endoscopic arm) on the patient cart serve as the surgeon\’s hands and fingers inside the patient\’s abdomen. The surgeon uses the controls on the console to manipulate the robotic arms and uses the console\’s vision system to look at three-dimensional images of the surgical area.
The surgeon controls these robotic arms through the console and is able to see the insides of the patient\’s abdomen through the three-dimensional images that display on the console. Aside from the surgeon, other members of the surgical team take part in the preparation of the port, the installation of the correct instruments, and the supervision of the laparoscopic arms that the surgeon uses.
Enlarge Your Breasts Naturally – How You Can Achieve Real Results
by admin on Jan.30, 2010, under Women's Health
You can naturally enlarge your breasts, and I am going to share with you how to achieve this. Breast implants and dangerous surgery are not the only way to get full, voluptuous breasts! Natural breast enlargement is safe and effective. In this article, we will review some methods such as exercise, creams, massage and natural herbal breast pills.
Let\’s start with some simple methods that work to naturally enlarge breasts. The old tried and true exercises don\’t actually increase breast tissue size, but do build up the supporting muscles under and around the breasts, giving the appearance of larger breasts.
I will explain how to enlarge breasts naturally with some of the exercises that follow.
1. Push ups – These are great for building up the muscles in the center of the chest, between the breasts. This gives you more cleavage, and will firm and lift the breasts.
2. Dumbell Press – Lying on your back, hold an 8 to 10 lb. dumbell in each hand. With elbows bent at a 90 degree angle and upper arms resting on the floor, raise weight straight up toward ceiling. Bring arms back down to starting position. Repeat 12-15 times.
3. Dumbell Fly – Lying again on back, hold weights in each hand, arms stetched straight out from your shoulders on floor, palms facing upward. Raise weights straight up from the side, keeping arms straight, until they meet when arms are pointing toward ceiling. Lower arms straight out to sides again, and repeat 12-15 times.
These exercises will help give the appearance of bigger breasts. Now we will go into the methods that actually do enlarge breasts naturally.
Some breast creams do a wonderful job of increasing breast size. Many contain hormones (mostly estrogen and progesterin) that when massaged into the breast tissue, help to enlarge breasts over time. If used daily, these creams can be very effective for most people. The simple act of the massage itself also help.
Another popular method used to enlarge breasts naturally are pills containing natural ingredients. While not all breast enlargement pills are safe, most herbal supplements are. You should always make sure you know what the ingredients are before taking any type of supplement or pill.
Some of the ingredients that are found in the most popular breast pills are:
Saw Palmetto
Wild Yam
Fenugreek
Dong Quai
and many others. Most supplements contain 15 to 20 different herbs.
Natural herbal breast pills work very well on many people to enlarge breasts naturally. While they don\’t work for every single person who uses them, they do work on the majority.
There are many options for increasing breast size. Check them out, and see what is right for you. You may choose to use a combination of methods, but whatever you do, you can enlarge your breasts naturally without going to drastic measures!
Slender Toned Arms
by admin on Jan.30, 2010, under Women's Health
Slender Toned Arms
Victoria, I love to wear fun sundresses but I have embarrassingly flabby
arms. I just bought the most adorable tube dress and I am too self-conscious
to wear it yet.
I like the idea that you were actually overweight yourself and you have been
able to tone and firm your arms. I feel more comfortable trusting your
suggestions.
What are your favorite exercises to tone and sculpt my arms so that I won