I've been diagnosed with an endometriotic cyst and multiple fibroids and need laparoscopic surgery is it possible to have a female doctor perform the procedure including the anesthesia? I'm a bit nervous about the whole process and would feel more comfortable with a female team

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Yes, many hospitals offer female surgical and anesthesia teams‚Äîjust request in advance while booking.

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