New FDA-Approved Office Procedures in Gynecology Available at Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan gynecology office offers novel therapies to women;
trains Valley physicians in use of new techniques
PHOENIX (Jan. 31, 2003) – Two new minimally-invasive gynecological procedures – one for permanent birth control, the other to relieve excessive menstrual bleeding – will allow women to have more control over their life.
Both the Essure™ procedure for permanent sterilization and the Her Option™ Cryoablation Therapy for treatment of menstrual disorders are performed as office-based procedures that require no surgery or hospitalization. The two procedures were recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for general use and only a few Arizona physicians are trained on the procedures.
“These two procedures provide a safe alternative to surgery and reduce the time for healing,” said Kelly H. Roy, M.D., assistant director in the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and a faculty member at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, Phoenix Campus. “Previously, the only alternatives available to women who wished to have permanent birth control were tubal ligation or a partner’s vasectomy, both requiring a surgical incision. Similarly, definitive treatments for heavy periods formerly required anything from outpatient surgical treatment to hysterectomy.
“With these new treatments the uterus is preserved and no incisions are necessary,” added Roy, who is also the associate medical director of Good Samaritan Women’s Health Services. “Women receiving either the Essure or the Her Option procedures are at home the same day and often back to their daily routine by the following day.”
Through both Good Samaritan’s Medical Education program and her gynecology practice, Roy is assisting new physicians to learn the innovative techniques. She is also actively involved in research with medical device companies specializing in women’s health. “Recent advances in women’s health issues has resulted in the availability of novel techniques that are less invasive, provide fewer risks to the patient, are much easier to perform and are as effective as previous surgical options,” Roy said. “The major benefit to these new methods is that the patient has a wider range of choices for treatment, allowing her to direct her health care in the way that best suits her lifestyle.”
For more information about these innovative procedures or to refer a patient, please contact Dr. Roy at (602) 239-4351. Dr. Roy accepts most insurance plans.
