Laparscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH) is a minimally invasive surgery performed on a female to remove the uterus and possibly the fallopian tubes and ovaries. A hysterectomy is traditionally performed through a larger incision on the abdomen or the vagina. A LAVH procedure allows for another approach to standard hysterectomy. The decision to have a LAVH requires you and your doctor to discuss your personal options. The Gyn physician begins the procedure by inspecting the reproductive organs and performing much of the hysterectomy by laparoscopy. The physician will utilize the CO2 gas to balloon the abdomen so that all of the reproductive organs can be seen. Your Gyn physician will use a small scope and camera along with special instruments to perform a hysterectomy with assistance of laparoscopy. He or she will then remove the uterus through the vagina to complete the hysterectomy.
Margot N. Abundis, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Paul S. Blunden, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Veena B. Chari-Hedni, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Chari specializes in annual paps, menopause and PMS.
Benjamin S. Chen, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Stephanie C. Flom, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Regina R. Frost, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Jeffrey L. Gillum, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Gillum specializes in general obstertrics and gynecology.
Suzanne Hall, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Hall was named by her peers as one of the area's top obstetricians/gynecologists in Hour Detroit magazine's 2004 "Top Docs" survey.
Deborah D. Hamby, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Thomas R. Hartzell, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Faleh Husseini, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Husseini attended medical school at Damascus University in Damascus, Syria. He did his internship at Jamaica Hospital in New York. He completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan. Dr. Husseini is board certifid by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Husseini has been in private practice for over 28 years. He is practicing advance gynecological laparoscopy surgery. He is a solo practicing physician. Dr. Husseini performs all his own deliveries. He is a caring person to person physician.
Some of the common procedures he does laparoscopically include:
- Removal of ovarian cysts and uterine .broids of any size and number with minimal blood loss and minimal scarring
- Removal of the ovaries and/or the uterus
- Treatment of ectopic pregnancies
- Diagnosis of endometriosis and removal of endometriomas
- Reversal of tubal ligation and lysis of tubal adhesions
- Evaluation of undiagnosed abdominal pain
- Bladder neck suspension to treat stress urinary incontinence.
Over 85% of procedures are done as an outpatient basis.
Minuchehr Kashef, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Kashef is the current Director and Section Chief of the Gynecology Department at St. John Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Kashef has special interest in advanced laparoscopic laser and infertility surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Kashef speaks Persian.
This physician began practicing in 1975.
Reproductive Endocrinology, infertility
Advanced laparoscopic - laser surgery
Gynecology
Brian G. Kelly, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
John A. Knapp, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Knapp was recognized as one of the area's most respected obstetrician/gynecologists in Hour Detroit magazine's "Top Docs" rankings for 2005 and 2008
Michelle A. Konieczny, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Jennifer G. Kuzel, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Kuzel specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology.
Cassie Laasch, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Anne M. Mc Carren, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. McCarren is a member of Women to Women Health Center, a group of female physicians who believe caring for women goes beyond providing competent obstetric and gynecology services. In addition to providing OB/GYN care, Dr. McCarren specializes in the treatment of perimenopausal women and women with post-menopausal bleeding. Dr. Mc Carren was recognized as a "Top Doc" in obstentrics and gynecology by Hour Detroit magazine in 2008.
Ann R. Mc Reynolds, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Angela M. Messina, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Paul C. Nehra, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
In 2004 and 2008, Dr. Nehra was named by his peers as one of the area's top obstetricians/gynecologists in Hour Detroit magazine's "Top Docs" survey.
Brigitte M. Ngoyi, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Nygoyi has been in practice since 1990 and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has special interest in laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Nygoyi speaks French.
Manuela B. Ocampo, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Ocampo has been in practice since 1976. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gyencological Laparoscopists. She has special interest in the areas of laparoscopy, laser surgery, hysteroscopy, Gynecology for Adulescent and Adult and infertility. She speaks Filipino.
Raymond T. Quasarano, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Emile L. Sandelin, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Sandelin is an obstetrician gynecologist who provides health care to women of all ages, from adolescent gynecology through menopause and beyond including routine and preventive health care maintenance. His office accepts new patients by appointment only.
Anne M. Schneider, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Schneider has been in practice since 1996 and is Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Medical Association.
Amy S. Taneja, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Taneja completed her undergraduate studies at Ohio Wesleyan University, and graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine. She completed her Obstetrical and Gynecological residency at Oakwood Hospital. Dr. Taneja provides a full range of care for women of all ages including yearly exams, childbirth, some infertility and menopause.
Nathan V. Wagstaff, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Wagstaff offers patient-centered care for a wide range of obstetrical and gynecologic conditions, as well as health maintenance, and normal pregnancy care. His specific area of clinical interest and expertise is female chronic pelvic pain, including dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods), dyspareunia (pain with intercourse), and chronic, constant lower abdominal and pelvic pain. As a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society, Dr. Wagstaff stays on the cutting edge of knowledge in the field of chronic pelvic pain and can diagnose and treat pain of both gynecologic and nongynecologic origin. He uses a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and treatment of chronic pelvic pain, which can include medication, dietary modifications, physical therapy, trigger-point injections, counseling, and minimally invasive surgery.
Chad R. White, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. White practices with Comprehensive Woman's Care, PC.
Mary M. Yenchick, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
