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Donald I. Galen, M.D., FACOG

GALEN CONSULTING

Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally-Invasive Surgeon
Director of Clinical Research for Minimally-invasive surgical technologies
Fluoroscopic Operator & Supervisor License, California
Continuing Medical Education speaker and author for physician CME courses

DONALD I. GALEN, M.D. obtained his undergraduate degree at University of California, Los Angeles in molecular genetics and microbiology, and attended USC School of Medicine. His four year residency training in obstetrics & gynecology was at UC Medical Center, San Francisco. Dr. Galen is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and by the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy. He is also a member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons and numerous other professional organizations. Dr. Galen is renowned for his expertise in gynecologic microsurgery, minimally-invasive endoscopic surgery and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). He is active in didactic and hands-on surgical teaching.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Non-incisional Occlusion of fallopian tubes in women with Hydrosalpinx prior to In Vitro Fertilization. This is a new off-label study designed to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of a non-incisional technique for sealing damaged fallopian tubes prior to IVF in order to improve IVF pregnancy rates. For further information, call (925) 973-5012. NOTE: Interested patients can participate in this study at no cost.
Dr. Galen performs the first infertility surgery using the "da Vinci Surgical System" (a robotic system recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.), designed by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Dr. Galen performed a microsurgical tubal reanastomosis using this new surgical system that allows Dr. Galen to operate remotely through tiny incisions, resulting in significantly less trauma for the patient. Click here for more information on this procedure. Click here to read the Wired news story.
Essure Multicenter Off-Label Treatment for Hydrosalpinx Before In Vitro Fertilization Donald I. Galen, MD, Naveed Khan, MD, Kevin Richter, PhD. J Minim Invasive Gynecol, May 2011. This is the largest study published to date in the world literature using transcervical tubal occlusion technology for proximal tubal occlusion of damaged fallopian tubes to improve pregnancy outcomes with IVF. This is an office procedure that does not involve any incisions or major anesthesia.
Halt RadioFrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroid study
Non-incisional lapariscopic technique for removal of uterine fibroids. - No cost to patients.
CAUTION – Investigational device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use only.
This study was completed as of October, 2011, and no new applications will be accepted.
An Analysis of Phase II and Phase III Procedures of Radiofrequency Volumetric Ablation of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids. D.I. Galen, M.D, FACOG
This paper was presented at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeon (SLS) meeting in Los Angeles in Sept 2011, and was awarded the Best Scientific Gynecology Paper for this meeting.
Reduction of Trocar-Related Laparoscopic Complications Using Radially-Expanding Access (REA) Devices. This paper is a review of 541 Step radially-expanding access cannulas for abdominal access during laparoscopy. In contrast to all conventional sharp trocar systems, there were no major vascular injuries, abdominal wall bleeding, intestinal injuries, bladder or ureteral injuries, liver trauma, or post-operative incisional hernias - these differences are statistically significant. J. Am. Assoc. Gynecol. Laparosc. 6(1): 79-84, 1999.
Design, Creation and Advantages of a Fully Integrated Office-Based Operating Room. Presentation of the benefits resulting from utilization of an office based operating room suite for 300 gynecologic and ART procedures. Presented at the International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy - Atlanta, GA, November 1998. (This file is viewable and/or downloadable in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format).

1996 Video Encyclopedia Supplement: New and Evolving Technologies (published December, 1996)
Donald I. Galen, M.D., FACOG
There has been a technological evolution and revolution in the field of gynecologic endoscopy during the past 8 years. The physician cannot help but notice new endoscopic surgical techniques at virtually every professional meeting or while reading peer-review journals. The associated rapid improvement in existing technologies as well as the appearance of new instrumentation and equipment has changed the way most gynecologists now provide care to their patients. In this Supplement to the Video Encyclopedia of Endoscopic Surgery, the newest and most salient technologies, and their application for improved patient care will be reviewed.

Reducing Complications at Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Supplement to OBG Management, January 1998, p.7.

Safe LAVH Technique: Matching Surgical Skill to Laparoscopy Equipment. Contemporary OB/GYN Vol 42, pages 67-78, April, 1997.

Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy - Dr. Galen is one of the specialists trained in this new, minimally-invasive technology. Benefits include minimal post-operative pain, discharge to home within 18 hours of surgery, minimal incisions and reduced risk of surgical complications.
Uterine Fibroids: News and less-invasive techniques for treatment, rather than Hysterectomy
Radially Expandable Laparoscopic Access Device: A Controlled Comparison Study- A new device to reduce complications in laparoscopic surgery.
Global Endometrial Ablation- A short office procedure to remove the uterine lining to prevent future heavy bleeding and/or menstrual periods.

Laparoscopic/Hysteroscopic Myomectomy - removal or non-incisional radiofrequency volumetric ablation of uterine fibroids with minimal or no abdominal incisions, performed as an outpatient procedure.
In-Office Hysteroscopy

Expert Witness for medical-legal case reviews
Dr. Galen has over twenty years consulting experience in Medical Malpractice Standard of Care, medical record review, deposition and trial testimony.

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