FAQ's

Q: What are the benefits to Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgeries?  

A: Minimally invasive robotic surgery offers numerous potential benefits over conventional abdominal surgeries, including:
  • - Shorter hospital stay, which can reduces costs.
  • - Less pain and scarring.
  • - Less risk of wound infections.
  • - Less blood loss and fewer transfusions.
  • - Faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities.

Q: How long will is my expected recovery time in the hospital? 

A: In general most of our patients are ready to go home the same day. In cases of more extensive procedures an overnight stay is reasonable for observation but still the majority of those patients will go home the next day. Recovery is fast and most patients are able to resume their regular activities (including work) within 1-2 weeks. That is much faster than the usual 4-6 weeks of recovery after open abdominal surgery.

Q: What forms of insurance does Nezhat Medical Center accept? 

A: We appreciate you choosing us for your health care needs! One of our representatives is happy to answer any questions regarding insurance coverage and payment with Nezhat Medical Center. For insurance accepted at Nezhat Medical Center, please contact our office directly at (404) 255-8778 or E-mail Mary Bumbgardner at mbumbgardner@nezhat.com.


Q: How long does it take to get an appointment with Nezhat Medical Center?
A: One of our representatives will be happy to work you in obtaining an appointment with Nezhat Medical Center. All appointments are based on availability. Please notify the appointments representative if you have an emergency and would like to see Dr. Nezhat right away and we will do our best to work you in for an appointment.


Q: How long has Dr. Nezhat been performing laparoscopic procedures?
 
A: Dr. Nezhat is a pioneer in the field of minimally invasive surgeries and has been successful in adapting many open procedures to laparoscopy. Dr. Nezhat constantly strives to improve laparoscopic techniques and equipment in order to provide better patient care and teach physicians all over the world his innovative techniques. Throughout his career, Dr. Nezhat has been exposed to and worked with many of the masters in operative laparoscopy and has been successful in implementing the techniques he learned since the early stages of his medical career.

Q: Where does Dr. Nezhat perform his surgeries?

A: Dr. Nezhat performs all of his surgeries at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nezhat has been performing special pelvic and gynecological surgeries with Northside Hospital for 15+ years and is the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northside Hospital.

Q: Can patients with severe Endometriosis be treated through laparoscopic procedures effectively?
A: Endometriosis of any kind is actually treated much more effectively by laparoscopy. Endometriosis can be present in a variety of forms. Certain lesions are very small (a few mm in size) and cannot easily be seen by the naked eye, or are in locations (such as underneath the uterus) which are sometimes inaccessible without the laparoscope. Severe endometriosis can cause adhesions, the treatment of which is described above, or can infiltrate deeply into tissues. When these deep lesions are in hard to find places, laparoscopy is the only method for effective treatment. Infiltration of endometriosis near vital structures such as the bowel, bladder, ureter, or blood vessels requires incredibly precise treatment to prevent injury to those structures and bleeding. The magnification of the laparoscope combined with the flexibility and precision of cutting tools such as the CO2 laser permits this type of treatment. 


Q: How experienced is Dr. Nezhat with the diagnosis and treatment of Endometriosis?
A: Dr. Ceana Nezhat is a leading pioneer in the field of laparoscopic surgery, specializing in laparoscopic treatment of severe and multi-organ endometriosis, laparoscopic management of infertility, and urologic and pelvic reconstruction. He has been instrumental in modifying established procedures performed by laparotomy to laparoscopy with similar or improved outcomes.

Dr. Nezhat has a special interest in the area of endometriosis and is an advocate of early detection and treatment. He has treated thousands of women with endometriosis. Currently, he is increasing awareness of this disorder by educating those in primary roles in the lives of young women, including gynecologists and family practitioners, on the signs and symptoms of endometriosis to promote early detection.