Gynecology and Oncology Videos

On this page you can consult the YouTube Video Gallery of Dr. Lucas Minig, Gynecologist – Oncologist. Specialist in women’s health and Gynecology in Valencia. Get to know his Biography and Training.

On our YouTube channel you can access the complete list of available videos made by Doctor Lucas.

Training and education of Dr. Lucas Minig:

The training of a doctor to achieve the sub-specialization as a gynecological oncologist can last more than 10 years. However, every day I realize how important medical training is to offer the highest quality of care to patients with gynecological cancer.

Healthcare and academic activity of Dr. Lucas Minig:

Dr. Lucas Minig is a Gynecologist Oncologist Specialist in the surgical treatment of ovarian cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis, endometrial cancer and cervical cancer. Specialist in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery for gynecological cancer.

Why did I become a gynecologist?

In my case by my father, who was also a gynecologist. In this video I tell how this vocation came to me and my specialization in the treatment of women with oncological pathologies.

Ovarian cancer can be cured. The testimony of Angels:

Today I’m rescuing this interview from the program “Saber Vivir” in which Ángeles Vera recounts how she was diagnosed with #ovariancancer and the subsequent intervention I performed on her. Without a doubt, a testimony full of strength and courage, an example to follow.
Thanks to ASACO Association. Affected by ovarian and gynecological cancer for the video.

What does ovarian cancer look like inside the abdominal and pelvic cavity?

To carry out an adequate surgery that gives the patient the maximum life expectancy, it is necessary to perform multiple surgical procedures in the same operative act and in the same patient. Hence the importance of working in adequately trained and multidisciplinary surgical teams. Usually they are surgeries of approximately 5-7 hours duration where, in addition to removing the uterus and ovaries, it is usually necessary to perform one of the following procedures: Resection of the intestine with re-anastomosis, Surgery on the diaphragm; Lymph node removal; removal of the peritoneum; Spleen resection (splenectomy); Liver surgery.

Surgery in women with relapsed ovarian cancer significantly increases survival.

This is great news for women with ovarian cancer who will be able to significantly extend their survival as long as they are operated on by properly trained professionals. Here I explain the results of the first randomized study that shows the benefits of surgery in women with relapsed ovarian cancer.

How is a laparoscopic myomectomy done?

Surgical treatment of fibroids should be considered only in very selected cases where none of the aforementioned medical treatment is effective, or in the case of highly symptomatic fibroids that significantly alter the quality of life of patients.

Are all ovarian cysts malignant? How are they diagnosed and treated?

This video explains what is the origin of the different ovarian cysts, what are the most accurate methods to diagnose them and establish the index of tumor suspicion and what is the most precise form of treatment according to each particular case.

The relationship between chronic stress and cancer

Cancer is a very complex disease that leads to a biological and genetic alteration of the cells that produce their uncontrolled growth. For several decades, the interesting relationship between chronic stress and cancer began to be seen.

How is a laparoscopic cystectomy done?

It is very important that surgery on the ovaries, both in young women and in those with suspected cancer, is performed by properly trained professionals. This, on the one hand, will reduce the trauma to the ovary to a minimum and, on the other hand, it will be able to give a more accurate treatment in the case of a malignant tumor.

How is lymphadenectomy done and what is it used for in gynecological cancer?

Lymphadenectomy means the removal of all the lymph nodes in a certain region of the body. Thus, in gynecological cancer, and depending on the location of the tumor, pelvic, abdominal, inguinal, etc., lymphadenectomy is usually performed. They are usually performed preventively or therapeutically as part of surgical procedures for each type of cancer of the female genital organs. Since the lymph nodes are located around the blood vessels (arteries and veins) of each region of the body, they are very delicate procedures that must be performed by professionals with a sufficient level of training.

The advantages of robotic surgery in gynecology:

Through robotic surgery, almost all surgical interventions related to the internal genital organs of women can be performed. However, for now its use is reserved for highly complex surgeries that require great precision.

Spain is the healthiest country to live:

In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that Spain is the healthiest country to live in among the 169 countries analyzed.

Consensus meeting of experts on ovarian cancer in Spain:

The diagnosis of ovarian cancer is made when the disease is already widespread in the abdominal and pelvic cavities in almost 80% of patients. In 2018, we published an expert consensus on quality standards for advanced ovarian cancer surgery

genital prolapse:

Genital prolapse occurs when the womb (uterus), and/or bladder, and/or rectum drop down and put pressure on the vaginal area. It is a pathology that is not part of those considered serious but that, without a doubt, can affect the quality of life of women in a notable way. An accurate diagnosis can help establish the best treatment strategy

Normal menstrual cycle:

Normally, most women have their period every 28 days for 4 days. However, a menstruation that lasts between 2 and 7 days, or that occurs every 21 or up to 35 days, expresses the normal range of variation without this expressing an alteration. Menstrual cycles that are within this normal range do not require any type of treatment. However, the female hormonal cycle can have different alterations, many of them transitory.