Laparoscopic Microsurgical Reversal of Female Sterilization*

REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE CENTER^®of the San Francisco Bay Area (AAAHC licensed)

• Director, Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally-Invasive Surgery
• Director of Clinical Research for New Product Development
• Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. of OB/GYN, UC Davis School of Medicine

 

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 and is an Associate Clinical Professor of Ob/Gyn at the University of California, Davis.  CURRICULUM VITAE

• Non-incisional Permanent Female Sterilization. This is an FDA-IRB sponsored study for permanent female sterilization in women who do not desire further pregnancy. I am a clinical investigator for this study, and interested patients can participate in this study at no cost. For further information and to find out if you qualify, please call: (925)-973-5012.
  CAUTION – Investigational device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use only.
   
• 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.
   
• New clinical studies coming in 2008
  • Non-incisional lapariscopic technique for removal of uterine fibroids.
    CAUTION – Investigational device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use only.
  • Egg Freezing IVF Study - IVF cycle provided at no cost to participants
     
• 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 few 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 (MYOMATA UTERI) Alternatives to Hysterectomy
• PCOS: Medical Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome using glucophage or Actos tablets.
• 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.

• Microsurgical Reversal of Female Sterilization (outpatient procedure) - performed entirely on-site in our office-based AAAHC licensed operating suite at significantly reduced patient cost.
  • Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Microsurgical Tubal Reversal
• Laparoscopic Microsurgery
• Medical (nonsurgical) Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOS) and Ectopic Pregnancy
• Advanced Reproductive Services including IVF, GIFT, TET, ICSI, AH, Egg Donation and Surrogacy

• Laparoscopic/Hysteroscopic Myomectomy - removal of uterine fibroids (myomectomy) with minimal or no abdominal incisions, performed as an outpatient procedure.
• In-Office Hysteroscopy
• In-Office MicroLaparoscopy under local or general anesthesia.
• Office-based IVF, GIFT, TET, ICSI, full Andrology, and Sperm, Egg & Embryo Cryopreservation.

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

* Laparoscopic tubal reversal procedures subject to individual patient profile.

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