Dr. Scott Musinski  
     
     
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions


Specialties

Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery corrects problems of pelvic support such as: cystocele (bladder "dropping"); urinary incontinece (leakage of urine); rectocele (a bulge in the posterior aspect of the vagina); uterine prolapse; vaginal prolapse (after hysterectomy); and enterocele (a type of hernia of the vagina).

Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery uses minimally invasive techniques often on an outpatient basis for diagnosis and treatment of: Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis, Pelvic Adhesions (scar tissue), Ovarian Cysts, Tubal Ligation (sterilization). Laparoscopic Surgical Techniques can also facilitate vaginal hysterectomy and faster recuperation.

Urogynecology
Urogynecology deals with problems of control of urine such as incontinence (leakage of urine when coughing, sneezing, bending, lifting etc.) Often there are associated pelvic support problems such as cystocele (bladder "dropping"); or uterine prolapse ("uterus falling out").

Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses safe sound waves to image the uterus, fetus, tubes and ovaries. When performed by your physician in real time, the diagnostic process is enhanced. Your physician is able to correlate your symptoms and clinical information with the anatomic images generated to render a diagnosis.

Obstetrics
Obstetrics is the care of both the pregnant woman and her unborn baby. Our fundamental belief is that childbirth is a natural, life-event rather than a "disease". Surveillance during prenatal care is aimed at preventing complications as well as treating any problems that arise.

Vasectomy
A vasectomy is a sterilization procedure perfomed on men in the office using some sedation and local anesthesia. It is as effective as a tubal ligation without the need for general anesthesia. Dr. Musinski is probably the only OB/Gyn in San Diego who performs this procedure.

Tubal Reversal Surgery
Tubal Reversal Surgery involves microsurgical techniques to reverse a tubal ligation procedure. The overall success is in the range of 50-70% depending on patient age, type of tubal ligation procedure performed and other factors.

In-office no-incision sterilization
The Essure procedure offers permanent sterilization without incisions or general anesthesia. There are no scars and rapid recuperation.

Permanent Treatment of Heavy Periods
Endometrial Ablation offers permanent treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) with no incisions and rapid recuperation.


New Patients are welcome in our practice. To speed your first visit open the following files under the "New Patient Information" section located on the Home page:

1. Registration Form
2. Health History Questionnaire

"Right Click" anywhere in the text of the form and select "print". Then print out the forms so that you may complete them at home prior to your visit.