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Vivian von Gruenigen, MD
VivianVonGruenigenMD (Physician - OBGYN - Gynecologic Oncology (Verified) )| Communities: Ovarian Cancer , Cervical Cancer , Uterine and Endometrial Cancer | Answers: 8 |
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Vivian von Gruenigen, MD, is a Professor for the Department of Reproductive Biology at the Northeast Ohio Medical University, the department chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Summa Akron City and St. Thomas Hospitals and medical director of Women’s Health Services for Summa Health System.
Prior to her current post at Summa, Dr. von Gruenigen was in the gynecologic oncology division of the Department of OB/GYN at University Hospitals’ MacDonald Women’s Hospital. She also served as director of robotic surgery at UH.
She has authored or co-authored nearly 100 journal articles and abstracts and was named one of the “Best Doctors in America” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America.
With a rich history and experience in research, Dr. von Gruenigen is continuing her work in cancer survivorship and quality of life while expanding her focus in women’s health and cancer.
Prior to her current post at Summa, Dr. von Gruenigen was in the gynecologic oncology division of the Department of OB/GYN at University Hospitals’ MacDonald Women’s Hospital. She also served as director of robotic surgery at UH.
She has authored or co-authored nearly 100 journal articles and abstracts and was named one of the “Best Doctors in America” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America.
With a rich history and experience in research, Dr. von Gruenigen is continuing her work in cancer survivorship and quality of life while expanding her focus in women’s health and cancer.
Professional Info
Credential: MD
Primary specialty: OBGYN - Gynecologic Oncology
Secondary specialty: OBGYN - Obstetrics-Gynecology
Medical school: Wright State University School of Medicine
Residency: Akron City Hospital
Fellowship: University of Texas S.W. Medical Center
Hospital affiliation: Summa Akron City/St. Thomas Hospital, Summa Barberton Hospital
Practice name: Summa Physicians
Practice address:
161 N. Forge St. Ste. 298
Akron, OH
44304
Practice phone number: (330) 379-3514
Webpage:
http://www.summaflourish.org/about/
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I love this question. The most important point is that you know about gynecology oncologists! It is also important that they are boarded through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, I believe bedside manner is of utmost importance including someone who partners with you in decision-making.
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The main benefits to laparoscopic surgery or minimally invasive surgery is an improvement in quality of life, less pain, less scaring and less days in the hospital.
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Yes, it is the standard of care to remove the cervix for uterine cancer as it is the lower part of the uterus. It is not a separate organ from the uterus.
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Uterine cancer includes cancer of the muscle, called sarcoma and cancer of the inside lining called endometrial cancer. The most common form is endometrial cancer. In fact, it is the most common gynecological malignancy in the United States.
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After endometrial cancer is diagnosed the next step is surgical treatment. The goal is to have minimally invasive surgery. Robot-assisted or laparoscopic surgery has replaced the open surgical approach to endometrial cancer. However, there are those unusual cases when the only option is an open surgery.
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1 year ago
When endometrial cancer is suspected, an office endometrial biopsy should be performed. You may have some cramping but it’s reasonable. I’ve had the procedure done and immediately returned to work that day.
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1 year ago
In regards to gynecologic malignancies, the goal is to have minimally invasive surgery. Some women are able to return to work in two weeks, most by 4 weeks. For an open surgical approach most women can return to work at 4 weeks, all by 6 weeks.
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When a woman is diagnosed with cancer, she needs to consider her family’s history of cancer. Some cancers are inherited; however, most are spontaneous. If there is a concern with a family pattern of cancer, then a thorough family history should be taken. Sometimes this leads to formal genetic counseling with blood testing for specific gene mutations. If you have a specific gene mutation putting you at risk for breast or ovarian cancer, then surveillance testing or procedures are different from those with a spontaneous cancer. Therefore, start with telling your oncologist your family history.
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