Patient: Brenda O.
Doctor: Dr. Natalya Danilyants
Procedure: Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Brenda O. is a kindhearted woman with a devoted husband, who never missed a day of work in 18 years. She sought to find a surgery technique for her fibroid removal that would have her back on her feet safely, and in the shortest amount of time. Dr. Natalya Danilyants of The Center for Innovative GYN Care, performed a minimally invasive laparoscopic hysterectomy when Brenda’s first and second opinions told her it wouldn’t be possible.

Q: What issues were you having?

A: I had been living with fibroids for most of my life. Before I decided to investigate my surgery options, I’d been noticing increased pressure on my bladder as well as frequent urination.

Q: Who did you see initially?

A: I visited my OBGYN as well as a urogynecologist who both said that due to my unique situation they wouldn’t be able to perform a minimally invasive laparoscopic hysterectomy. They explained that my uterus was too big, and that I had too many fibroids — the risk would be too great and couldn’t be done safely using the robotic technique they were familiar with.

Q: So how did you get in touch with Dr. Natalya Danilyants?

A: Well, I didn’t like the answers my OBGYN and the urogynecologist were giving me. So I pressed on, I wanted the least invasive technique for my hysterectomy with the quickest recovery time. I had never missed a day of work in 18 years, and I wanted to stay in the game. I also have a very physical job, so this was incredibly important to me. My urogynecologist ended up referring me to Dr. Danilyants, who I call “Dr. D.” now for short!

Q: When you went to see Dr. Danilyants, what did she tell you?

A: Dr. Danilyants was able to explain to me exactly what was going on when the other doctors couldn’t. She took a personalized approach, and showed me where my multiple fibroids were and conveyed why I was having the symptoms I was having. It all now made sense, and I had immediate confidence in her because of her ability to outline all of my specific medical details. Dr. Danilyants showed no hesitation at all regarding her ability to perform a minimally invasive hysterectomy. At the same time, I never felt pressure from her to undergo surgery. I’m so glad I did additional research or else I would have had an open surgery with one of the other doctors I met.

Q: What was it about CIGC’s techniques that was attractive to you?

A: The fact that they were specialists and were skilled enough to perform a minimally invasive laparoscopic hysterectomy instead of an open surgery. Also, Dr. Danilyants doesn’t rely on the aid of a robot to perform her techniques. Lastly, I had been reading so much in the news about power morcellation, and Dr. Danilyants assured me that she never uses morcellation in her surgery techniques. I was sold!

Q: How did the surgery go?

A: It was a wonderful life-changing experience, my husband and I had so much faith in Dr. Danilyants. After the surgery, I felt so much better that I reached a personal turning point. I feel like a new woman. Working out and eating right come so naturally to me now, and I’ve actually lost 40 lbs. because of my increased energy and healthy habits. Also, my incisions are hardly detectable!

Q: Anything you want to tell “Dr. D.”?

A: I feel great! I will be 50 in March, and I have not felt this good in years! My husband Jim referred to “Dr. D.” as “Our Hero” when we went to a follow up appointment, and he told the patients in the waiting room what an amazing job she did.

At this point, I think of her as a personal friend. I wish she and the other surgeons at The Center for Innovative GYN Care all the success in the world. She drastically changed my life for the better. Her talents need to be shared!

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