Obstetrics and Gynecology

Obstetrics

A total program of women's health care is offered by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The New York Hospital Queens. During the year 2006, approximately 3,972 babies were delivered.

To support efforts to provide ambulatory surgery procedures or a minimal hospital stay, the department provides the highest standard of care and utilizes the most modern equipment to perform minimally invasive endoscopic and laser surgery for procedures such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. For these procedures we utilize endoscopic techniques to explore and treat uterine, tubal, ovarian, and other pelvic pathology. This requires smaller incisions, less post-operative pain, and permits faster recuperation and return to normal activities. During the year 2006 – approximately 1,718 gyn surgeries were performed.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology administers several divisions:

Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine:

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine provides consultation and treatment for high risk pregnancies, such as those complicated by diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, and fetal growth problems. Consultation is provided for the general obstetrician for a wide array of problems found during pregnancy. In addition, both Level III ultrasound ( state-of-the-art) for the diagnosis of birth defects and amniocentesis for the detection of chromosomal problems such as Down's Syndrome are available and recommended for many patients. The Division provides antenatal fetal heart rate testing ( the non-stress test) for pregnancies in which the fetus is at risk. In 2006, the Division performed approximately 1,858 non-stress tests for referred patients, 5,393 Level II ultrasound examinations, 367 amniocentesis procedures, in addition to fetal echocardiograms ( in conjunction with the Division of Pediatric Cardiology).

To arrange for consultation or non-stress testing, please contact Dotty McNeely at (718) 670-1534.

Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility:

The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility has recently moved to new facilities in Flushing. The office is now within walking distance from the hospital. The Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility provides a full spectrum of state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatments in assisted reproductive technologies. Additionally, the service provides expert care in all aspects of reproductive endocrinology and gynecology. We specialize in surgical management of pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, uterine septum and asherman syndrome. We have performed over 100 laparoscopic myomectomies and hysterectomies also known as “Band-aid hysterectomy and Band-aid myomectomy”. We were the first in Queens to popularize LSH, laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy. This procedure allows the preservation of the cervix when removing the uterus. The cervix may play a role in female sexual satisfaction therefore we try not to remove it unless absolutely necessary. We are also the first to implement a staged laparoscopic/hysteroscopic myomectomy approach. For fibroids that are too large to safely remove from the uterus during a single surgery a staged procedure is performed and the rest of the myoma is removed. This technique has also been applied to uterine septums and adhesions.

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Minimally invasive surgery  |   Endometriosis  |  Fibroids

Asherman's Syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Pelvic Pain

Division of Gynecologic Oncology:

The Division of Gynecologic Oncology is located in Fresh Meadows. The telephone number is 718 670-1170.

The gynecologic oncology service offers comprehensive care for women with gynecologic malignancies. The medical team utilizes the latest modalities for treatment of gynecologic malignancies, precancerous lesions and suspicious pelvic masses. To best serve the unique medical issues facing each patient, a personalized care plan is carefully coordinated through close cooperation with her primary care physician and the oncology team of medical, radiation, and gynecologic oncologists.

The team members of the gynecologic oncology service is committed to actively pursuing minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for diagnosis, staging and treatment of gynecologic malignancies. The service offers the option of radical vaginal trachelectomy (radical removal of cervix only) or radical vaginal hysterectomy for appropriately selected early stage cervix cancer. Radical Trachelectomy is an important option for women with cervix cancer.

Division of Ambulatory Care:

The Ambulatory Care Division provides care for those patients of NYHQ who do not require hospitalization. It includes the Ambulatory Care Department, and Emergency Room services in:

The Ambulatory Care division, in conjunction with the Department of Ambulatory Care under the chairmanship of Dr. Anthony Somogyi, provided over 10,300 patient visits during 2003. With the changes in the provision of health care which are being experienced in the New York area, we have responded with increased and attractive outpatient programs. The Family Health Center (FHC) in Flushing represents an outreach and community service initiative. Staffed for women's health services by members of our OB-GYN attending staff who work and live in the community, the FHC has attracted a loyal following of community residents.

Our nursing staff continues to provide the educational base upon which patient comfort, reassurance and confidence rests. This is accomplished via "Prepared Childbirth" classes, counseling regarding women's health and planning issues, assessments and education regarding sexually transmitted diseases, and preventive services, including mammography and osteoporosis screening. Our emphasis on family-centered care begins with our nurses and social service support.