William H. Parker, MD

Laparoscopic myomectomy: Tips for patient selection and technique

Some women who want fibroids removed but the uterus preserved are candidates for laparoscopic myomectomy. This article explains patient selection...

Myomectomy is appropriate for many women with uterine fibroids whether or not they wish to preserve their childbearing potential. An expert...

Hysterectomy is increasingly the first—and only—treatment option recommended for fibroids, but evidence shows that myomectomy is efficacious, safe...

Dr. William Parker discusses the FDA's estimate of the incidence of occult uterine malignancy at the time of benign hysterectomy and explains why...

During hysterectomy for benign indications, many surgeons routinely remove the ovaries to prevent cancer. Here’s what we know about this practice...

YES, BUT THE MODEL NEEDS TO BE VALIDATED in other populations and data sets before it can be set to clinical use.

Oophorectomy causes more harm than good in many women undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease

Most myomas are asymptomatic; you can manage them with watchful waiting. When quality of life suffers, however, a range of therapies is available...

Women who have uterine fibroids are often fearful about what the diagnosis means. Discussing the evidence with them provides reassurance for most...

How to distinguish cysts that require surgery from those that don’t