Lymph Node Biopsy - Laparoscopic

Hubert Fornalik, M.D., FACOG, FACS, is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist providing gynecologic services for patients with diagnosed malignancy, as well as precancerous and benign gynecologic conditions. He has unique experience in robotic surgeries, such as: radical cytoreduction (debulking) procedures, including heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC); nerve-sparing procedures and surgeries in morbidly obese patients.

Dr. Fornalik believes in giving patients every possible chance of success. He utilizes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and research to provide personalized treatment plans, including approaches to unique circumstances and salvage treatments for recurrent cancers.

Conditions treated:

Cervical cancer
Endometrial (uterine) cancer
Ovarian cancer
Vaginal cancer
Vulvar cancer
Premalignant conditions
Benign gynecologic conditions in complex patients
Counseling on genetic conditions predisposing to gynecological cancers
Procedures performed (robotically and open approach):

Hysterectomy
Sentinel lymph nodes mapping and lymphadenectomy
Removal of pelvic masses, cysts, ovaries
Nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy
Nerve-sparing endometriosis resection
Radical tumor debulking for complete (R0) cytoreduction
Fertility sparing procedures
Gynecologic surgeries for morbidly obese patients
Dr. Fornalik has been awarded many presentations during national and international meetings and he has published in flagship journals of:

American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)
European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)