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  • Jennifer Davis, APRN, MSN

    Altamonte Springs 931 North State Rd. 434 Suite 1285 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Phone: (407) 635-5516 Fax: (407) 636-7876 Medical Education

  • Endometrial Biopsy

    For individuals having abnormal bleeding, you may be required to undergo and 

  • Endometrial Ablation

    An Endometrial Ablation is a procedure offered to women who have heavy menstrual bleeding and do not want to undergo a hysterectomy or prefer less invasive management options prior to considering hysterectomy.  Various methods can be performed to destroy the basalis layer (lining of the uterus that has glandular tissue which bleeds monthly at the time of your menses) of the uterine lining to prevent heavy bleeding.  A hysteroscope is first used to visualize inside the uterine cavity.  All instruments are placed through the vagina and do not require vaginal or abdominal incisions.  If polyps or fibroids exist, they will be removed hysteroscopically.  If they are 2-3 cm or less they may be left in place depending on the type of ablation you undergo.  The uterine lining may also be resected to prevent heavy bleeding.  This procedure is performed with the hysteroscope and requires quite a bit of skill.  Hot water may be used to ablate the uterine lining (Hydrothermal or Thermachoice).  Bipolar electricity may also be used to burn the uterine lining.  This procedure is called Novasure Ablation.

  • Abdominal Myomectomy

    The size and location of the incision will depend on the size and number of fibroids you have.  The abdominal approach is usually reserved for patients with a large number of fibroids, or very large fibroids.  The advantages of the Abdominal myomectomy in this setting is that it allows the surgeon the ability to actually feel the uterus and allows the surgeon to find fibroids deep inside the uterus that may not be visible just by looking.  The disadvantages are a longer hospital stay, longer recovery period,greater risk of blood loss, and pain.  Patents typically require a 48 to 72 hour hospital stay.

  • Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis

    Endometriosis is a condition that describes the growth of glandular tissue that usually is found within the uterus, located outside the uterus and within the abdomen such as on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, intestines, bladder, or on the lining of the abdominal wall.  Endometriosis can only be diagnosed with laparoscopic surgery and biopsies.  This condition can cause infertility, pelvic pain, severe pain with periods, pain with intercourse, and in extreme cases bladder pain or intestinal pain.  In rare instances patients might also present with bleeding from other organ sites during their menstrual cycle.  More commonly endometriosis is found on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and on lining of the abdominal cavity.   Excison (removal) of the lesions has been found to decrease pain at 6-12 month intervals.  However, even after surgery medical management is essential for suppressing endometriosis and controlling pain.

  • Types of Esophageal Cancer

    Esophageal cancer is treated depending on the cell type and its location in the esophagus.

  • Types of Esophageal Cancer

    Esophageal cancer is treated depending on the cell type and its location in the esophagus.

  • Spiritual Care

    The Spiritual Care Department is here for you 24 hours a day. While childbirth is a time of celebration, such an important event also can cause stresses and fears, hopes and excitement which bring many spiritual issues and questions with them. Our chaplains are here day and night to support you and your family through your time with us.

  • Careers at Winnie Palmer Hospital

    Learn more about the career opportunities available at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.

  • Hospital Quality Indicators

    Many of the methods below focus on a hospital's ability to provide the best care for certain types of patients the most often. This can be difficult to measure because each patient's case is different and outcomes can not always be predicted. In addition, the collection of data for healthcare facilities is a challenging, continuously changing science. Therefore it is important to compare as many quality measurement types as possible so as to form the most complete picture of a hospital's total quality of care before making a final decision.