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Dr. Brent W. Bowman, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Jefferson Hills, PA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, gynecology and general practice. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Brent W. Bowman, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, ALLEGHENY CLINIC and Jefferson Women's Health.
575 Coal Valley Road Suite 300
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
100 Stoops Drive
Monongahela, PA 15063
97 Delaware Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Dr. Brent W. Bowman, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Brent W. Bowman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 93 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brent W. Bowman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jefferson Hills, PA.
Dr. Brent Bowman sees patients in Jefferson Hills, PA, Uniontown, PA, and Clairton, PA. His medical specialties are general practice and gynecology. Patient ratings for Dr. Bowman average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Bowman include vaginal atrophy, labor and delivery (childbirth), and menopause. He is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. Yext reports that he is closed to new patients at this time. Dr. Bowman graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
