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Dr. Reitan Ribeiro, a gynecologic oncologist at the MUHC, and Britany Fecteau, the first Canadian patient to undergo uterine transposition<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Murray Sherriffs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The McGill University Health Centre has performed a uterine procedure for the first time in Canada, offering a fertility-preservation option for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developed and performed by gynecologic oncologist Dr. Reitan Ribeiro<\/a>, it involves moving the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes from the pelvis to the upper abdomen, thus protecting the organs from radiation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Murray Sherriffs The McGill University Health Centre has performed a uterine procedure for the first time in Canada, offering a fertility-preservation option for women undergoing pelvic radiation therapy. 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