LaparoscopicHysterectomy near Hackensack, NJ

Biography: Dr. Advincula is a leader in minimally invasive surgical techniques and one of the world's most experienced gynecologic robotic surgeons. He has published and taught extensively in the area of minimally invasive surgery as well as developed surgical instruments in use worldwide. Dr. Advincula has extensive experience in treating complex and challenging cases of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and pelvic masses. He is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. After graduating with honors from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Dr. Advincula completed both an OB/GYN residency and a minimally invasive surgery fellowship at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Afterward, he spent 10 years at the University of Michigan where he rose to the rank of Professor and Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Division and Fellowship as well as Endometriosis Center prior to joining Florida Hospital Celebration Health in late 2009 as Director of the Center for Specialized Gynecology. While in Florida, Dr. Advincula served as the Director of the Celebration Health Endometriosis Center and the AAGL/SRS Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery. He was also Medical Director of Gynecologic Robotics at Florida Hospital as well as Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Advincula was promoted to Education Institute Director for the Nicholson Center, an advanced medical and surgical simulation training facility. Since 2014, Dr. Advincula has held the position of Levine Family Professor, Vice-Chair of Women's Health & Chief of Gynecology at the Sloane Hospital for Women, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, bringing more than 15 years of clinical expertise, innovation, and leadership. In addition to his departmental responsibilities, Dr. Advincula is the Medical Director of the Simulation Center for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. He served as President of the AAGL, an 8000-member organization promoting minimally invasive surgery worldwide, from 2014 to 2016.

Biography: Dr. Bruno Caridi, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Bruno Caridi, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Leigh Rosen, MD, is a gynecological surgeon at RMA of New York. Dr. Rosen specializes in minimally invasive surgery and the laparoscopic, robotic, and hysteropic management of endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, polyps, uterine anomalies, and chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Rosen has distinguished herself as a clinician and researcher. She has presented numerous scientific papers at national meetings and has authored peer-reviewed publications on endometriosis, fibroids, and gynecological surgery. Dr. Rosen is an active member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.

Care Philosophy: I am dedicated to the surgical and medical management of women's cancer and also committed to advancing clinical and translational research in this field, with a focus on cancer genetics.

Care Philosophy: "My mission is to provide the highest standards of care in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers by incorporating the latest surgical approaches and practicing evidence based medicine. My practice promotes compassionate care with a focus on empowering women to be active participants in decision making regarding their health care, which ultimately allows them to make appropriate treatment choices."

Care Philosophy: Dr. Fenster believes in a comprehensive approach to women's health care and encourages patient continuity. Through discussion and education, Dr. Fenster creates a partnership with her patients to ensure they will receive the best care possible.

Biography: Dr. Ja Hyun Shin is the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and has expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures. She is passionate about helping women who suffer from endometriosis, fibroids, adenomyosis, and other pelvic pain and bleeding disorders. She is dedicated to providing women with the least invasive but most effective treatment options, which include both surgical and non-surgical approaches. Dr. Shin completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Medical Center followed by a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She completed additional training in robotic surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, after which she joined the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. During her time at Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Shin served as the Director of Pelvic Pain and Multidisciplinary Resident Robotic Training and was the Associate Director of the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Fellowship Program. Within these roles, Dr. Shin focused on the education and training of residents, fellows, and faculty in performing safe minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Shin is committed to practicing evidence-based medicine and providing her patients with the most current information to optimize the decision-making process. She sits on numerous national committees and is active in research activities to help establish best practice guidelines, improve surgical techniques, and reduce surgical complications. She has been invited to speak and train other surgeons at national and international conferences extensively and has published her work in numerous peer-reviewed journals.