Gynecologic Oncology

What is Gynecologic Oncology?

Gynecologic oncology is the cancer of the female reproductive organs. The use of operative laparoscopy for gynecological malignancy has recently revolutionized modern surgery, and was pioneered by Dr. Camran Nezhat. This endoscopic approach should be performed only at centers whose surgeons have adequate experience. The pelvic and abdominal anatomies are magnified with a video camera and laparoscope so that the upper abdomen, surfaces of the liver and diaphragm, posterior cul-de-sac, and posterior aspect of the broad ligaments can be inspected for metastatic lesions. Technical advances such as the carbon dioxide laser and harmonic scalpel enable disease to be treated precisely and with a great margin of safety.

Under the direction of Dr. Farr Nezhat, we offer treatment for reproductive-tract cancer such as cancer of the cervix, uterus, tubes, and ovaries. Dr. Farr Nezhat is an internationally known, board-certified gynecologic oncologist, and the pioneer of the application of minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) in the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive-tract cancer. He has received numerous awards for his work.

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