Plaza Tower Ob-Gyn's minimally invasive surgeries provide safe, effective treatment options for many Santa Monica, CA, women facing a wide array of minor and serious medical issues.
Minimally-invasive surgical techniques use very small incisions and specially-designed instruments, eliminating the need for large incisions and the risks they can entail. In gynecology, some surgeries can be performed using instruments designed to reach the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes through the vagina, so no external incisions are required. Today, many surgical procedures can be successfully performed using minimally-invasive techniques.
Hysteroscopy is a procedure that's performed using a special instrument used a hysteroscope which is designed to see inside your uterus. Hysteroscopy can be performed for diagnostic or surgical procedures.
Endometrial ablation is a minimally-invasive surgery that can be performed using different types of approaches to remove or thin out thin out the lining of the uterus, It's performed in women with abnormal periods including those with extremely heavy periods (menorrhagia), a common complaint among women approaching menopause. In these patients, endometrial ablation can be an alternative to hysterectomy.
Yes, fibroids can be removed using minimally-invasive techniques, including uterine fibroid embolization (sometimes called uterine artery embolization), a method that cuts off blood flow to the fibroids so they shrink over time.
Yes. While hysterectomy used to require an open surgical techniques, today many procedures can be performed using minimally-invasive approaches. In some cases, such as when the uterus is very large or the doctor wants to evaluate other structures or check for signs of cancer, the more traditional approach may still be needed.
Tubal ligation is a minimally-invasive procedure used to block the fallopian tubes to prevent eggs from descending and to keep sperm from reaching the eggs. Although it may be able to be reversed, it's considered a permanent form of birth control.
"Dr. Lawrence Bruksch is a fabulous OB/GYN. I've been his patient for eighteen years and have been very pleased with his knowledge, care and professionalism."
"I've had to have a couple of procedures performed, and I felt comfortable in his hands. I would highly recommend him."
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"Dr. Chang is great, I highly recommend him. I gave birth to my son Luca under his care, I would go back with him again."
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"I highly recommend Dr. Bruksch for anyone who is seeking great care and a knowledgeable and trustworthy doctor."
"He answered all my questions, & then helped fix symptoms I thought couldn't be helped. I am now living much better than before & am appreciative that I saw Dr. Chang!"
"I love Plaza Towers! I've been going to this doc's office since 2008, they took care of both my pregnancies."
"I would recommend Dr Chang to anyone and we are truly forever thankful for his knowledge and for sincerely caring for us."
"They were all professional, efficient and were patient answering the zillion questions I had. I would recommend any doctor in this practice without exception."
