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Considering a Hysterectomy? Get the Expert Answers You Deserve

Dr. John McInerney's presentation will take place 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Palos Community Hospital Auditorium, 12251 S. 80th Ave., Palos Heights. Registration is required; visit http://bit.ly/PCHhyst or call (708) 226-2300.

Faced with the possibility of a hysterectomy? You are not alone. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates one in three women have a hysterectomy by age 60.

“Hysterectomy is a very common surgery,” says Obstetrician/Gynecologist John McInerney, D.O. “With the technology available at Palos, many times you can even avoid a hysterectomy by having a minor procedure to alleviate your symptoms.”

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Join Dr. McInerney and get the expert answers you deserve. He will discuss women’s health issues and treatments available, including non-surgical options and minimally-invasive options using the da Vinci Surgical System.

“There are better ways and new ways of doing what we’ve always done,” Dr. McInerney says.

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The da Vinci provides surgeons with enhanced capabilities, including high-definition vision and a magnified view. The surgeon controls the da Vinci System, which translates hand movements into smaller, more precise movement. Surgery using the da Vinci offers important potential advantages for patients, including faster recovery with reduced scarring and discomfort.

Following Dr. McInerney’s talk, participants will get the chance to test drive the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, view patient education videos and take a brief hospital tour. All participants will be entered in a drawing for one of two $50 gift certificates to The Spa at Palos Health & Fitness Center. Winners must be present.

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