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Note: If your physician told you
that your only option is hysterectomy he/she may be grossly wrong.
"Hysterectomy is only necessary in the case of cancer. If you do not have cancer
then you do not need a hysterectomy." -VGH
It is not necessary to have your reproductive organs removed because of non-cancerous,
benign conditions.
Female Reconstructive Surgery (FRS) can treat literally all conditions that in the past
have required hysterectomy (except cancer). FRS has saved many women from hysterectomy.
Most of the women who have opted for FRS have been told by all their physicians that their
condition was inoperable.
Dr. Hufnagel has been performing FRS for over 20 years. In just about every case the woman
was told by her physician(s) that her only option to find relief and a cure to her
fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse and other non-cancerous female conditions was a
hysterectomy. Dr. Hufnagel has shown and proven to the world over and over again that
hysterectomy (the removal of the uterus, ovaries, etc…) is not necessary to correct
these types of conditions.
Female Reconstructive Surgery (FRS) is a surgical alternative to hysterectomy. FRS is an
all-encompassing surgery using a combination of surgical procedures to repair and restore
female organs rather then to amputate them. FRS includes techniques for treatment of
endometriosis, prolapse, adhesions, ovarian cysts, fibroids, and more.
The FRS philosophy, physicians, surgical team, caregivers, and the FRS Surgical Center all
addresses the woman, her needs, and her reproductive organs as a whole. The complete FRS
setting and experience is 100% dedicated to the overall preservation of the female organs.
"Hysterectomy should only be suggested or considered
as an option if there is known proven uterine cancer,
otherwise it is not a choice that I suggest. A supracervical
hysterectomy for fibroids is beyond extreme." -Dr.
Vikki Hufnagel
FRS is not Myomectomy! The two differ greatly. Myomectomy by U.S. standards is the simple
removal of a fibroid from the serosa or superficial myomectrial layer of the uterine wall.
Multiple myomectomy may remove several tumors, but again this would only be the removal of
fibroids located from the surface of the uterus and then multiple incisions are made in
the uterine wall. This procedure does not routinely remove tumors with are intramural,
submucosa, intraligamentous, or otherwise difficult to remove because of their anatomical
placement. It is often said that the patient who has a myomectomy faces potential
"re-growth" of the tumor removed. In many cases during myomectomy, the surgeon
removed only the tumors that are on the uterine surface; therefore, tumors are left in the
uterine body. Later as these other tumors continue to grow, it is said that the tumors
that were removed have grown back.
If other conditions are noted at the time of surgery, it is standard to not
address the conditions found. The myomectomy surgery is just for the removal of fibroids.
FRS is not Myomectomy! The two differ greatly. Myomectomy by U.S. standards is the simple
removal of a fibroid from the serosa or superficial myomectrial layer of the uterine wall.
You will be required to sign a consent that states you give the doctor approval to remove
your uterus in the case of the doctor deeming hysterectomy is "necessary". Often
the doctor deems "hysterectomy is necessary" during these surgeries. He may have
already made up his mind to perform a hysterectomy before even beginning the surgery. You
are under general anesthesia (asleep), and no family members or support is allowed to
witness the surgery.
With Female Reconstructive Surgery (FRS), all the tumors are removed: intramural, serosa,
and submucosa tumors of any size and in any location. One incision is made into the
uterus. Dr. Hufnagel has removed as many as 130 tumors from a single patient and has
removed fibroid tumors weighting as much as 9 pounds. Size, location, and number is not an
issue with FRS.
Female Reconstructive Surgery (FRS) is not just a surgery for the removal of fibroids but
addresses all conditions found such as ovarian cysts, adhesions, endometriosis,
adenomyosis, prolapse, and other benign, yet destructive conditions which occur in the
female organ system. FRS can treat literally all conditions that in the past have required
hysterectomy (except cancer). FRS is unique and specific to each particular woman. All
conditions noted during each FRS case are addressed and attended to at the time of
surgery. FRS is designed to make a full restoration to the uterus and female organs. Your
uterus is repaired, not removed!
And you will not be asked or required to sign consent for hysterectomy!
FRS is usually a two to four hour surgery depending on the number of problems needing
repair. FRS is more complex and time consuming than hysterectomy, which is the simple
removal of the uterus.
During FRS you are not put to sleep but a regional anesthesia is used. This not only
reduces your risk factor from general anesthesia complications, but also allows you to be
more empowered and involved in the FRS experience.
All surgeries are recorded with both video and still photo documentation. Family members
are encouraged to accompany you and witness your surgery. They are also encouraged to stay
with you at your beside for the entire length of your stay at the FRS Center.
If you are interested in having an Educational Consult, in learning more about FRS, if you
are considering FRS or wish to schedule FRS, please schedule an Educational Consult today.
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The Hufnagel Institute is a non-profit
organization created for the advancement of women's healthcare, to provide education to
the public concerning womens reproductive health, treatment for
fibroids, alternatives to vaginal
hysterectomy, tubal ligation reversal, tubal reversal, provide new protocols
for women's health care, establish FRS ( Female Reconstructive Surgery ) as a new specialty field in
women's health, and to expand health care rights The Hufnagel Institute is linked with the
United Tribes of America to develop FRS on Maui and do research in native health care.
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