Arizona baby who grew outside the uterus delivered safely

This is Medicine's first.

A 27-year-old woman from Arizona gave birth to a 1,143-gram (2-pound-14-ounce) baby boy at 32 weeks gestational age last Monday at the Maternal Fetal Medicine Center at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.

What is so special about this case other than the baby being born prematurely?

Well, the fetus developed outside his mother's womb.

VIDEO: The first pregnant man

Here is an interesting video that shows a man who was born as a woman and had a sex-change. Stealing the limelight two years ago, he became the first man to get pregnant and have a baby. He is married to Nancy, who could not sire a child because her uterus was surgically removed. They are expecting their third baby. Watch the video below.



Sources:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x501yd_8-first-tv-interview-the-pregnant-m_people#from=embed
http://www.medisl.com/2010/08/pregnant-man.html

Uterine cancer (Bukol sa matres)

Tanong: good day po Doc.naoperahan po ang mommy ko nun Dec.18,2009 sa Chinese Gen.tinaggal po ang matres at obaryo nya.Ang naging resulta po ng biopsy ay stage 3b.Kaya kailangan daw po nya magpachemo-rad sa ganung uri ng sakit.Cya po ay 61yrs old na.Base din po sa laboratory exam nya mataas ang creatinine nya at mataas din ang BP nya.Kung sakali po bang mag under go for chemo po sya dba makakaapekto sa kalusugan nya ang adjuvant chemotherapy?At gaano kalaki ang chance na kakayanin nya ang chemo.Natatakot din po ang mommy ko pati kami sa maaaring epekto po nun sa knya.Pati po kasi ang mga kamay niya ay madalas mamanhid at ala maramdaman.Inom po cya BComplex na gamot.
Kung sakali po Doc,mas ok po b kung wag na chemo mom ko tutal ala na naman yun matres nya?may inom cya gamot n Transer factor na nagpapalakas ng immune system nya.may mga herbal meds din cya inom n anti-cancer.Doc madami po gumugulo sa aming desisyon.Since kakailanganin din ng malaking halaga ang bawat chemo ng aking mommy.Sana po matulungan nyo po ako.Salamat po.

Sagot: Maraming salamat sa iyong email.

Ang ibig sabihin ng stage III-B endometrial cancer ay kumalat na ang cancer cells sa labas ng matres. Ito ay maaaring kumalat sa karatig na bahagi ng katawan gaya ng kwelyo ng matres o cervix, pwerta o vagina, atbp.

Dahilan nito, ang operasyon ng isinagawa sa kanya ay maaaring hindi sapat upang matanggal na husto ang mga cancer cells. Ito ay mahirap gawin sapagka't hindi lahat ng cancer cells ay madaling tanggalin sa operasyon. May mga cancer cells din na hindi nakikita sa pamamagitan ng mata lamang. Kinakailangan din ng microscope upang gawin ito.

Kung kaya't ipinayo sa inyo na dagdagan ang gamutan ng chemotherapy. Kinukumpleto nito ang gamutan. Bagama't hindi maiiwasan ang mga side effects ng kahit anumang gamot, ang layunin nito ay masaid ang cancer.

Ang mga dapat na bigyang-pansin sa ganitong sitwasyon ay ang edad, pangkasalukuyang kalusugan at uri at pagkalat ng cancer ng iyong ina. Malaking isipin din ang halaga ng gamutan. Dapat din na ihambing ang mga ito sa anumang magiging advantage/disadvantage ng gamutan para sa kanya.

Kinakailangang pag-usapan ng inyong pamilya ng mabuti kung ibig pa ninyo na mag-chemotherapy. Kung anuman ang inyong desisyon ay isangguni sa inyong manggagamot.

VIDEO: Cesarean section: The surgical operation

Cesarean deliveries are performed by Obstetricians for various indications. In the 5:08 long video that follows, one such surgical operation is done. There are two ways in which surgeons cut through the tummy of the pregnant mother. One is through the midline incision, and the other one--which is my favorite--is the Pfannenstiel method or more popularly called the 'Bikini cut'. If you're an expecting mother, watch this and hold no fear, the surgical team will always be at your best interest.

VIDEO: Robot-assisted operation for vaginal prolapse

It’s more common than you may think.


Vaginal prolapse (also called pelvic organ prolapse, or vaginal organ prolapse) is what happens when organs inside the pelvis fall, bulge or protrude into the vaginal wall. This condition is due to weakened muscles or ligaments that can occur from a number of causes, including childbirth, previous surgeries, and obesity. If you have signs and symptoms of vaginal prolapse, learning more about this condition (and discovering you have options!) can lead to a better way of life.


The 4:39 long video shows how the surgical procedure goes. Watch it.

VIDEO: Ectopic pregnancy removed by high-tech operation

An ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy in which the pregnancy implants outside the uterine cavity or the womb. With rare exceptions, ectopic pregnancies are not viable. Furthermore, they are dangerous for the mother, internal bleeding being a common complication. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube (so-called tubal pregnancies), but implantation can also occur in the cervix, ovaries, and abdominal area. An ectopic pregnancy is a potential medical emergency, and, if not treated properly, can lead to death.

Butt you can enhance (VIDEO)

Since the beginning of time, the Buttocks have always been one of the two most important determinants of the Beauty of the female torso.

...Until now, those who have flat buttocks have had no real options for having rounder, more desirable buttocks. And those whose buttocks are larger than desired or poorly shaped have just had to live with it. Now, for the first time there are true options to surgically augment the buttocks and or contour the buttocks to achieve a more beautiful, rounded and firmly shaped rear!

Male liposuction (VIDEO)

Traditionally, figure-refining cosmetic surgical procedures such as liposuction have been associated with women; however, it is becoming increasingly common for men to undergo liposuction and many other body sculpting procedures. In fact, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 12 percent of the liposuction procedures performed in the United States in 2005 were performed on male patients. As a growing number of men turn to plastic surgery to refine their appearance, male liposuction promises to become an even more popular cosmetic surgery option.

Face your problem (VIDEO)

What is a facelift?


Also known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck.

Enhancing your appearance with a facelift

If you are bothered by the signs of aging in your face, a facelift may be right for you. Technically known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as:

The nose knows (VIDEO)

Rhinoplasty (Greek: Rhinos, "Nose" + Plassein, "to shape") is a surgical procedure which is usually performed by either an otolaryngologist (head and neck surgeon), maxillofacial surgeon, or plastic surgeon in order to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or the appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a human nose. Rhinoplasty is also commonly called "nose reshaping" or "nose job". Rhinoplasty can be performed to meet aesthetic goals or for reconstructive purposes to correct trauma, birth defects or breathing problems. Rhinoplasty can be combined with other surgical procedures such as chin augmentation to enhance the aesthetic results.

Tummy Tuck and breast enlargement procedure

The video below shows Tummy Tuck surgical operation. Also, known as abdominoplasty, this major surgical procedure flattens the abdomen by removing extra fat and skin, and tightening muscles in the abdominal wall. 


A tummy tuck is suitable for both men and women who are in good general health overall. It should not be confused with a liposuction (the cosmetic surgery used to remove fat deposits), although the surgeon may elect to perform liposuction as part of a tummy tuck. Women who have muscles and skin stretched by multiple pregnancies may find the procedure useful to tighten those muscles and reduce that skin. 


A tummy tuck is also an alternative for men or women who were obese at one point in their lives and still have excessive fat deposits or loose skin in the abdominal area. 


For women who would like larger breasts for cosmetic reasons, there is breast augmentation surgery, which places implants under the breast tissue or chest muscle to increase the breast size. Women who have small breasts, or whose breasts have lost their fullness after pregnancy or weight loss, may be candidates for breast implants.

Source: http://www.symposier.com/library_detail/7944/Tummy-tuck-and-breast-enlargement-procedure

Ruptured breast implant and replacement

The following video shows a surgical operation for the removal of ruptured breast implant and its replacement. Those who have breast implants are advised to take extra precautions in order to prevent 'accidents' and complications like this.
 
Source: http://www.symposier.com/library_detail/7943/Ruptured-breast-implant-removal-and-replacement

Hernia (Luslos)

Tanong (T): Ako po ay 21 years old, isa po akong binata. Mayron lang po akong itanong tungkol sa aking problima dahil po aking sakit.. Ang sakit ko po ay sa aking itlog kasi po ang isang egg ko ay masakit masyado tapos po kailangan ko ng  gamut. Ano po ba ang dahilan bakit  to nag kasakit? Kapag tapos akong kumain parang lumaki din ang bilog ng  aking egg. Ano po ba ang gamot para kailangan ko po ang tulong ninyo. Salamat po.

The normal female pelvis

LAPAROSCOPIC EXPLORATION OF THE NORMAL FEMALE PELVIS
In this short video clip (1:53), the normal anatomy of the female reproductive organs are explored using laparoscopy--a highly-specialized procedure that creates small holes in the abdomen. This is in great contrast with the traditional laparotomy procedure that incises that abdominal wall. You will see normal female organs such as the non-pregnant uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and other structures.
Source: http://www.symposier.com/library_detail/6371/Laparoscopic-exploration-of-the-normal-female-pelvis