I discovered an ovarian cyst in July 2006. It grew to football size over the course of 10 months. (I was hoping that it would shrink as they occasionally do.) After much research and many consultations at both the University of California- San Francisco and Stanford Hospitals, two oncologists recommended full hysterectomies and three OB-GYN surgeons recommended laparotomies with oncology back up because of the cyst’s size and complexity. When I asked about a less invasive procedure I was told by one of the surgeons that there was only one person in the Bay Area that could possibly do it laparoscopically —Dr. Camran Nezhat--but this doctor doubted that Dr. Nezhat would agree to it. Dr. Nezhat skillfully removed the cyst that tested benign. There was a one-night stay in the hospital, minimal discomfort, and the recovery was very quick. I was able to return to work in less than two weeks. I feel very fortunate to have had Dr. Nezhat’s kindness; compassion and remarkable expertise spare me a more invasive surgery. I recommend that you investigate your options thoroughly.
“Dr. Camran Nezhat has performed many procedures laparoscopically for the first time, surgeries once considered inoperable by the minimally invasive method. He is the pioneer and leading practitioner in the field of laparoscopic surgery, specializing in laparoscopic treatment of severe endometriosis involving multiple organs, management of infertility, myomas of the uterus, and other pelvic diseases.”