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pecial Leave Benefits for Women
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nder R.A. 9710 (An Act Providing
the Magna Garta of Women)
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 11, Article ll of the 1987 Constitution declares that
the State values the dignity of every human being and guarantees full respect
for human rights;
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9710, otherwise known as "An Act
Providing for the Magna Carta of Women" provides that the State shall
provide the necessary mechanisms to enforce women's rights and adopt and
undertake all legal measures necessary to foster and promote the equal
opportunity for women to participate in and contribute to the development of
the political, economic, social, and cultural realms;
WHEREAS, Section 1, Chapter l, Title I (A), Book V of Executive Order
No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) provides that the Civil Service
Commission shall adopt measures to promote morale, efficiency, integrity,
responsiveness, and courtesy in the civil service;
WHEREAS, Section 18 of RA 9710 provides for the entitlement to
Special Leave Benefits of women employees who have rendered continuous
aggregate employment of at least six (6) months for the last twelve (12)
months shall be entitled to a special leave benefit of two (2) months with full
pay based on her gross monthly compensation following surgery caused by
gynecological d isorders;
WHEREAS, Section 21(B), Rule lV of the lmplementing Rules and
Regulations of Republic Act 9710 provides that the Civil Service Commission
shall issue further guidelines and appropriate memorandum circulars in order
for qualified female employees in the public sector to be entitled to the special
leave benefits pursuant to the provisions of the law;
uidelines on the Availment of the
NOW, THEREFORE,
following Guidelines on the
Women Under R.A. 9710
Women): . /
a
Number , 1000432
the Commission RESOLVES to adopt the
Availment of the Special Leave Benefits for
(An Act Providing for the Magna Garta of
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Guidelines on the Availment of
Special Leave Benefits under
RA 9710 (An Act Providing for
the Magna Carta of Women)/p.2
1.0 Purpose
1.2
2.0
1.1 To provide further guidelines for the availment of special
leave benefits for qualified female publlc sector
employees who have.undergone surgery caused by
gynecological disorders' pursuant to the provisions and
implementing rules and regulations of the Magna Carta of
Women.
To ensure uniform interpretation and implementation of
the grant of the special leave benefits for women and
ensure that the availment of the same ultimately upholds
the objectives of the Law.
Guidelines on Entitlement to the Special Leave Benefits for
Women
Any female public sector employee2, regardless of age
and civil status, shall be entitled to a special leave of a
maximum of two months with full pay based on her gross
monthly compensation", provided she has rendered at
least six (6) months aggregate service in any or various
government agencies for the last twelve (12) months prior
to undergoing surgery for gynecological disorders.
2.1.1 The special leave may be availed for every
instance of gynecological disorder requiring
surgery for a maximum period of two (2) months
per year.
lGynecologicat disorders refer to disorders that would require surgical procedures such ag but not limited to
dilatation and cureftage and those involving female reproductive organs sucfr as the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian
tubes, ovaries, breast, adnexa and pelvic floor, as certified by a competent physician. For purposes of the Act and
fhese Rules and Regulations, gynecological surgeries shall also include hysterectomy, ovariectomy, and
mastectomy. (ltem M, Section 7, Rule Il of the lmplementing Rules and Regulations of RA 7910 Otherwise known as
The Magna Carta for Women).
2
'Employee" refers to public officiats in the career and non-career service who are emptoyed in the civil service.
Those without an employer-employee relationship such as those on Contracts of Service or Job Orders are not
covered by this Guidelines.
l
" "Gross Monthly Compensation" refers to the monthly basic pay plus mandatory altowances fixed by Law given in
suppott of a public sector employee's monthly cosf of living expenses in addition to salaries such as, Personal
Economic Relief Allowance (PERA). Sard Gross Monthly Compensation shall exclude, however, allowances and
other forms of compensation such as RATA and the like that an employee is regularly entitled to by virtue of his/her
performance of the functions of his/her position, all in accordance with pertinent rules and regulations of the
Department of Budget and Managenent (DBM). /
2.1
Guidelines on the Availment of
Special Leave Benefits under
RA 9710 (An Act Providing for
the Magna Carta of Women)/p.3
x - - -------- ----- - - - - - ----- - ---- - - - ---- - - - --- x
2.2 Generally, availment of the said special leave benefits shall
be in accordance with the attached List of Surgical
Operations for Gynecological Disorders4 (Annex A),
which reflects, among others, the estimated periods of
recuperation from surgery due to the specific gynecological
disorder.
2.2.1 The said List of Surgical Operations for
Gynecological Disorders reflects, among others
a classification of the Procedure based on the
patient's estimated period of recuperation, defined
as follows:
Classification of the
Procedure based on
the Patient's
Estimated Period of
Recuperation
lf without
concomitant medical
oroblems
Description
Minor Surgical Procedures requiring a
maximum period of recuperation
of two (2) weeks
Major Surgical Procedures requiring a
minimum period of recuperation
of three (3) weeks to a maximum
period of two (2) months
o
Annex A of this Guidetines refers to The List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders formulated by
a Technical Working Committee composed of Obstetrician-Gynecologists. Surgeons, and Medical Doctors from the
University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), the Department of Health's (DOH) Quirino
Memorial Medical Center, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) with the suppoft of the Philippine
Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Inc (POGS) and the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS) and the DOH's Dr.
Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital. The said List reflects the type of surgical procedure for the gynecotogical disorder;
fhe disease being addressed by the said surgical procedure; as wel/ as the classification or type of procedure to be
undertaken/undertaken based on the patient's estimated period of recuperation (if without concomitant medical
problems) as agreed upon in fhe discusslon and inputs of the members of the aforecited Technical Wofuing
Commiftee.
Guidelines on the Availment of
Special Leave Benefits under
RA 9710 (An Act Providing for
the Magna Cafta of Women)/p.4
x ---- ---------- - ----- -- - - - ----- ----- ----- - - - x
2.2.2 Other Surgical Operations for Gynecological
Disorders which are not found in Annex A of this
Guidelines may be allowed subject to certification
of a competent medical authority and submission
of other requirements provided under item 3.1
hereof.
The earned leave credits may be used for
preparatory procedures and/or confinement prior to the
surgery. Moreover, should the period of recuperation after
the surgery exceed two (2) months, the female
official/employee may use her earned sick leave credits for
the same. lf the sick leave credits have been exhausted,
the vacation leave credits may be used pursuant to Section
56 of the Omnibus Rules on Leave.
This special leave benefit is non-cumulative and not
convertible to cash.
Procedure for Availment of the Special Leave Benefits for
Women
3.1 The application for the special leave benefit shall be made
through the Civil Service Form No. 6 (CS Form 6) signed
by the employee and approved by the proper signing
authorities.
The CS Form 6 shall be accompanied by a medical
certificate filled out by the proper medical authorities, e.g.
the attending surgeon accompanied by a clinical
summary reflecting the gynecological disorders which
shall be addressed or was addressed by the said surgery;
the histopathological report; the operative technique used
for the surgery; the duration of the surgery including the
peri-operative period (period of confinement around
surgery); as well as the employee's estimated period of
recuperation for the same.
a /
r{
2.3
3.0
2.4
3.2
u
P1"""" refer to Annex A, The List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders.
Guidelines on the Availment of
Special Leave Benefits under
RA 9710 (An Act Providing for
the Magna Carta of Women)/p.5
4.0
3.3
------------- x
The application for the special leave benefits may be
applied for in advance, that is, at least five (5) days prior
to the scheduled date of the gynecological surgery that
will be undergone by the employee. The rest of the
requirements specified in ltem 3.2 shall be attached to
the medical certificate upon the employee's return to work
under ltem 3.5 of this Guidelines.
The advance notice for taking such leave would give the
proper authorities ample time and means to prevent the
disruption of the operations of the work unit during the
absence of the employee and to address the exigency of
services of the office.
3.4 ln instances when a qualified female employee
undergoes an emergency surgical procedure, the said
leave application shall be filed immediately upon the
employee's return from such leave, also following the
procedure set forth in ltem 3.1 and 3.2 of this Guidelines.
3.5 Upon the employee's return to work, she shall also
present a medical certificate signed by her attending
surgeon that she is physically fit to assume the duties of
her position.
Responsibilities of the Agency Head
4.1 The agency head shall ensure that the aforecited
guidelines are enforced in one's agency as a mechanism
in order that female employee's right to proper
reproductive health care is ensured.
4.2 The agency head shall promote reproductive health care
awareness and wellness program for its employees
through proactive measure/s such as conduct of annual
physical/medical check-up, information campaign on
maintaining proper reproductive health care; issuance of
health advisories; distribution of educational reading
materials and conduct of fora relative to the same.
Guidelines on the Availment of
Special Leave Benefits under
RA 9710 (An Act Providing for
the Magna Cafta of Women)/p.6
x-----------------
Effectivity
These Guidelines shall take effect retroactively starting
September 15, 2009 or fifteen (15) days after the publication of
the Magna Carta of Women.
Government officials and employees covered in these
Guidelines whose periods of surgery and recuperation due to
gynecological disorders after the effectivityo of the Magna Carta
of Women and before the promulgation of these Guidelines
were deducted against their sick or vacation leave credits can
have the said leave credits restored and/or appropriate gross
compensation paid, as the case may be.
Quezon City.
Commissioner
Attested by:
DOLORES
Director lV
Commission Secretariat and Liaison Office
PPSO/A PC C D/AP gF CT/M TAATP/AI A
SPLLeaveBenefits MCW Reso Nov10
6
RA 971 0 was approved on August 14, 2OOg, published on August 31 , 2009 and took effect on September 1 5, 2OO9 (1 S days after
publication). The IRR of RA 7910 was made effective on July 10, 2010 or 15 days after June 25, 2010, the IRR's date of publication.
5.0
Annex A
LIST OF SURGICAL OPERATIONS FOR GYNECOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Vulva, Perineum, and lntroitus
Procedure Disease Glassification*
lncision and drainage of vulvar or
perineal abscess/masses
Vulvar or perineal abscess Minor
lncision and drainage of
Bartholin's gland abscess
Bartholin's gland abscess Minor
Marsupialization of Bartholin's
gland cyst
Bartholin's gland cyst Minor
Lysis of labial adhesions Labial adhesions Minor
Biopsy of vulvar or perineal
masses
Vulvar warts
Vulvar Masses
Minor
Electracautery of vulvar warts Vulvar Warts Minor
y'ulvectomy simple; partial or
:omplete
Vulvar Masses Major
y'ulvectomy, radical, partial; Vulvar carcinoma Major
w/ u n il ote ro I i ng u i nofe m o ro I
lymphodenectomy
w,/ bil ate ra I i ng u i nofe mo ro I
lymphodenectomy
Vulvectomy, radical, complete; Vulvar carcinoma Major
w/ u n i I ote ra I i ng u i n ofe mo ra I
lymphadenectomy
w/ bilateral i nguinofe moro I
lymphadenectomy
Vulvectomy, radical, complete, w/
inguinofemoral, iliac, and pelvic
lymphadenectomy
Vulvar carcinoma Major
Partial hymenectomy or revision
of hymenal ring
Imperforate hymen Minor
Hymenotomy, simple incision lmperforate hymen Minor
Excision of Bartholin's gland or
cyst
Bartholin's gland
cyst/a bscess
Minor
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List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
Vagina
Procedure Disease Classification
Biopsy of vaginal mucosa and/or
masses
Vaginal warts, vaginal
masses Minor
Colpocleisis (Le Fort type) Uterine prolapse Maior
Excision of vaginal septum Transverse vaginal septum
Minor
Excision of vaginal cyst or tumor Vaginal cyst
Vaginal masses Minor
lnsertion of uterine tandems
and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical
brachytherapy
Cervical or endometrial
cancer
Minor
3olporrhaphy, suture of injury of
ragina (nonobsterical)
Trauma
Minor
Colpoperineorrhaphy, suture of
injury of vagin a andfor perineum
(nonobstetrica l)
Trauma
Minor
Plastic operation on urethral
sphincter, vaginal approach (eg,
Kelly urethral plication)
Urethrocele
Minor
Plastic repair of urethrocele Urethrocele Minor
Anterior and/or posterior
colporrhaphv
Cysto+/-u reth rocele
Maior
Anterior and/ or posterior
colporrhaphy, w/ or w/o
perineorrhaphy
Rectocele
Maior
Combined anteroposterior
colporrhaphy;
Cystocoele with rectocele
Major
w/ enterocele repair Pelvic organ prolapse Major
Repair of enterocele, vaginal
a ooroach
Pelvic organ prolapse
Maior
Repair of enterocele, abdominal
a pproach
Pelvic organ prolapse
Major
Colpopexy, abdominal approach Pelvic organ prolapse
Maior
Sacrospinous ligament fixation for
prolapse ofvaeina
Pelvic organ prolapse
Major
Prespinous on lliococcygeal
ligament fixation
Pelvic organ prolapse
Maior
Paravaginal defect repair
(including repair of cystocele,
stress urinary incontinence,
and/ or incomplete vaginal
prolapse)
Pelvic organ prolapse
Major
Sling operation for stress
incontinence (eg, fascia or
svnthetic)
Urinary stress
incontinence
Major
Burch calposuspension/
retroposbic u reth roprosy
Urinary stress
incontinence Major
Pereyra procedure, including
anterior coloorrhaohv
Urinary stress
incontinence Maior
Page 2 of 9
List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
Procedure Disease Classification
Repair of rectovaginal fistula;
vaginal or transanal approach
Rectovaginal fistula
Maior
abdominal aooroach Rectovaginal fistula Maior
abdominal approach, w/
concomitant colostomv
Rectovaginal fistula
Maior
Repair of urethrovaginal fistula; Urethrovaginal fistula
Maior
w/ bulbocavernosus
tra nsplant Maior
Repair of vesicovaginal fistula;
vasinal aooroach
Vesicovaginal fistula
Maior
transvesical and vaginal
a pproach
Removal of impacted vaginal
foreign body under anesthesia
Retained foreign body
Minor
Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy
(suspension of vaginal apex)
Pelvic organ prolapse
Major
3ol poscopy (Vaginoscopy) Vaginal intraepithelial
lesions Minor
Colposcopy; w/ biopsy(s) of the
cervix and/or endocervical
curettage
Vaginal and cervical
intraepithelial lesions
Minor
Colposcopy; w/ loop electrode
excision procedure ofthe cervix
Cervical intraepithelial
lesions
Minor
Cervix
Procedure Disease Classification
Cervical Biopsy, single or multiple,
or local excision of lesion, w/ or
w/o fulguration
Cervical pathology Minor
Cauterization of cervix; any
method
Cervical warts Minor
Conization of cervix, w/ or w/o
fulguration, w/ or w/o dilation and
curettage, w/ or w/o repair; cold
knife or laser loop electrode
excision
Cervical intraepithelial
neoplasia
Minor
Trachelectomy (cervicectomy),
amputation of cervix
Cervical masses Major
Excision of cervical stump,
abdominal approach; w/ or w/o
oelvic floor repair
S/p subtotal hysterectomV Major
Excision of cervical stump, vaginal
approach; w/ anterior and/or
posterior repair w/ repair of
enterocele
S/p subtototal
hysterectomy +/- pelvic
organ prolapse
Major
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List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
Procedure Disease Classification
Trachelorrhaphy, plastic repair of
uterine cervix, vaginal approach
Cervical lacerations Minor
Cerclage of cervix, during
pregnancy; vaginal abdominal
Cervical incompetence Major
Hysterorrhaphy of ruptured
uterus
Cervical incompetence Major
Uterus
Procedure Disease Glassification
Endometrial sampling (biopsy) w/
or wf o endocervical sampling
(biopsy), w/o cervical dilation, any
method
Uterine pathologies Minor
Dilation and curettaee Uterine patholoeies Minor
Vaginal Myomectomy, excision of
fibroid tumor of uterus, single or
multiple
Uterine pathologies Minor
Myomectomy, excision of fibroid
tumor of uterus, single or multiple
; abdominal approach
Uterine pathologies Major
Total abdominal hysterectomy
(corpus and cervix), w/ or w/o
removal of tube(s), w/ or w/o
removal ovarv{s):
Uterine, ovarian and
fallopian pathologies
Major
Supracervical abdominal
hysterectomy (su btota I
hysterectomyl, w/ or w/o removal
of tube(s), w/ or w/o removal of
ovary(s)
Uterine, ovarian and
fallopian tube pathologies
Major
Total abdominal hysterectomy,
including partial vaginectomy, w/
para-aortic and pelvic lymph node
sampling, w/ or w/o removal of
tube(s), w/ orw/o removal
removal of ovarv(s)
Uterine, ovarian, fallopian
tube malignancies
Major
Radical abdominal hysterectomy,
w/ bilateral total pelvic
lymphadenectomy and para-aortic
lymph node sampling (biopsy), w/
or wf o removal of tube(s), w/ or
w/o removal of ovary(s)
Uterine, ovarian
malignancies
Major
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List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
Procedure Disease Classification
Pelvic exenteration for
gynecologic malignancy, w/ total
abdominal hysterectomy or
cervicectomy,w/ or w/o removal
of tube(s), w/ or w/o removal of
ovary(s), w/ removal of bladder
and ureteral transplantations,
and/ or abdominoperineal
resection of rectum and colon and
colostomy, or any combination
thereof
Uterine, ovarian, fallopian
tube malignancies
Major
r'aginal hysterectomy; Pelvic organ
prolapse/stress u rinary
incontinence
Major
w/ removal of tube(s), and/or
ovary(s)
Pelvic organ
prolapse/stress urinary
incontinence
Major
w/ removal of tube(s), and/or
ovory(s), w/ repoir of enterocele
Pelvic organ
prola pse/stress urinary
incontinence
Major
w/ co Ipo- u ret h rocy sto pexy
(M a rs ho I I - Ma rch etti-Kra ntz ty pe,
Pereyro type, w/ or w/o
endoscopic control)
Pelvic organ
prolapse/stress urinary
inconti nence
Major
w/ repair of enterocele Pelvic organ
prolapse/stress urinary
i ncontinence
Major
Vaginal hysterectomy, w/ total
partial colpectomy;
Pelvic organ
prolapse/stress urinary
incontinence
Major
w/ repair of enterocele Pelvic organ
prolapse/stress u rinary
i ncontinence
Major
Vaginal hysterectomy, radical
(Schauta type operation)
Pelvic organ prolapse with
associated cervical cancer
Major
Uterine suspension, w/ or w/o
shortening of round ligaments, w/
or w/o shortening of sacrouterine
ligaments;
Pelvic organ prolapse Major
Hysterorrhaphy, repair of
ruptured uterus (nonobstetrical)
Non-obstetrical uterine
rupture (e.g. trauma)
Major
Hysteroplasty, repair of uterine
anomaly (Strassman type)
Mullerian anomalies, eg.
Septate uterus
Major
Laparoscopy, su rgical,
myomectomy, excision;
intramural myomas and/ or
removal of surface mvomas
Uterine pathologies Major
Laparoscopy surgical, with vaginal
hysterectomy; with removal of
tube(s) and/ or ovary(s)
Uterine pathologies Major
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List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
Procedure Disease Classification
Hvsteroscopv, diagnostic Uterine pathologies Minor
Hysteroscopy, surgical; with
sampling (biopsy) of endometrium
and / or polypectomy, with or
without D & C
Uterine pathologies Minor
with lysis of introuterine
qdhesions (onv method)
Uterine pathologies Minor
with division or resection of
introterine septum (any method)
Uterine pathologies Minor
with removal of leiomvomata Uterine pathologies Minor
with removal of impacted foreign
body
Uterine pathologies Minor
with endometrial ablotion (e.9.,
e nd ometriq I re se cti o n,
e lectrosu rg ica I o blat io n
thermoablation)
Uterine pathologies Minor
with biloteral fallopian tube
connulotion to induce occlusion by
plocement of permanent implonts
Uterine pathologies Minor
Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of
adhesions (salphingolysis)
Fallopian tube pathologies Minor
with removal of adnexal
structures (portiol or total
oophorectomy ond/ or
soloinoectomv)
Fallopian tube pathologies Major
with fulguration or excision of
lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscero,
or peritoneol surfoce by any
method
Fallopian tube pathologies Minor
with fulguration of oviducts (with
or w ithout tro n sectio n )
Fallopian tube pathologies Minor
with occlusion of oviducts by
device (e.9., bond, clip, or Folope
rina)
Fallopian tube pathologies
with fimbrioplosty Fallopian tube pathologies Major
with solphingostomy
(sqlpinqoneostomv)
Fallopian tube pathologies Major
Oviduct
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List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
Procedure Disease- Classification
Tubal Reanastomosis Fallopian tube pathologies Major
Salpingectomy, complete or
partial, unilateral or bilateral
Fallopian tube pathologies Major
Salpingo-oophorectomy, complet€
or partial, unilateral or bilateral
Fallopian tube and ovarian
pathologies
Major
Procedure Disease Classification
Lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis) Fallopian tube pathologies Major
Fimbrioplasty Fallopian tube pathologies Major
Salpingostomy
(sa lpingoneostomy)
Fallopian tube pathologies Major
Transcervical introduction of
fallopian tube catheter for
diagnosis and/ or re-establishing
patency (any method) w/ or w/o
hysterosa I pingogrophy
Fallopian tube pathologies Major
Ovary
Procedure Disease Classification
Aspiration of ovarian cyst(s),
unilateral or bilateral ; vaginal
aooroach
Ovarian cyst Minor
Drainage of ovarian abscess;
vaginal approach
Tuboovarian abscess Minor
Ovarian cystectomy, unilateral or
bilateral
Benign ovarian cysts (e.9.
endometriotic cyst,
dermoid cyst, serous
cystadenoma, mucinous
cystadenoma)
Major
Oophorectomy, partial or total,
unilateral or bilateral;
Benign ovarian cvsts Major
for ovorian malignancy, w/ pora-
aortic and pelvic lymph node
bio psi e s, pe rito n e a I wo sh i n gs,
peritoneol biopsies,
diophrogmatic assessments, w/ or
w/o solpingectomy(s), w/ or w/o
peritoneal biopsies,
diaphrogmatic assessments, w/ or
w/o salpingectomy(s), w/ or w/o
omentectomy
Ovarian cancer Major
Resection of ovorion molignoncy
w,/ bi I ate ra I so Ipi ngo-
oo phorecto my o nd o me ntecto my ;
Ovarian cancer Major
w/ totol abdominal hysterectomy,
pelvic and limited poro-aortic
lymphadenectomy
Ovarian cancer Major
w/ radicol dissection for debulking Ovarian cancer Major
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List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
Procedure Disease Classification
Laparotomy, for staging or
restaging of ovarian malignancy
("second look"), w/ or wf o
omentectomy, peritoneal
washing, biopsy of abdominal and
pelvic peritoneum, diaphragmatic
assessment w/ pelvic and limited
para-aortic lymphadenectomy
Ovarian cancer Major
Svariolvsis Lvsis of Adhesions Maior
Breast Procedures
Procedure Diseqse Clossificolion*
Puncture aspiration of cyst of breast Simple breast cyst,
Fihrncrrctir rhrnoa
Minor
Mastotomy w/ exploration ol
drainase of abscess. deen
Breast a bscess/Mastitis Minor
Biopsy of breast; needle core, fine
naodla:cnir:+inn
Breast mass, benign or
malisnant
Minor
Excision of lactiferous duct fistula lntraductal Paoilloma Minor
Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or
nihcr hpnion hrorct maccoc
Fibroadenoma, Fibrocystic
chanpe
Minor
lncision/Excision biopsy Benign breast masses or
hraa <l' ra neor
Minor
Wide excision Phyllodes tumor, Ductal
carcinoma in-situ, Lobular
.rr.in^ffi. ih-<itr
'
Major
Total Mastectomy Phyllodes tumor, Ductal
carcinoma in-situ, Lobular
carcinoma in-situ
Major
MastectomV, subcuta neous Silicone Mastitis Maior
Radical/Modified Radical Mastectomr Breast cancer Major
Lu m pectomy/q ua d ra ntecto my,
avillanr node disserlinn
Breast cancer Major
Lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy +/
:villarrr nada diccorfinn
Breast cancer Major
Breast reconstruction with latissimus
dorsi flap, with or without prosthetic
implant
Breast cancer, Phyllodes
tumor, Ductal carcinoma in-
situ, lobular carcinoma in-situ
(after mastectomvl
Major
Breast reconstruction with free flap Breast cancer, Phyllodes
tumor, Ductal carcinoma in-
situ, lobular carcinoma in-situ
(after mastectomy)
Major
Breast reconstruction with other
technique
Breast cancer, Phyllodes
tumor, Ductal carcinoma in-
situ, lobular carcinoma in-sitr,
(after mastectomy)
Major
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List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
Froeedure Dlseqge ' ClqseificEfion*
Breast reconstruction with transverse
rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
(TRAM)
Breast cancer, Phyllodes
tumor, Ductal carcinoma in-
itu, lobular carcinoma in-situ
{after mastectomvl
Major
Legend:
*Clossificdtion refers to the estimated period of one's recuperation alter suryery,
il without concomitont medical problems.
Minor - pertains to one's estimdted period ol recuperotion requiring o moximum of two weeks
Mojor - pertoins to one's estimoted period of recuperotion more thon three weeks to two months
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  • 1. Gu Sp un( for x--- pecial Leave Benefits for Women Promulgated : 2 e t'l0/ 3$1$ nder R.A. 9710 (An Act Providing the Magna Garta of Women) RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Section 11, Article ll of the 1987 Constitution declares that the State values the dignity of every human being and guarantees full respect for human rights; WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9710, otherwise known as "An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Women" provides that the State shall provide the necessary mechanisms to enforce women's rights and adopt and undertake all legal measures necessary to foster and promote the equal opportunity for women to participate in and contribute to the development of the political, economic, social, and cultural realms; WHEREAS, Section 1, Chapter l, Title I (A), Book V of Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) provides that the Civil Service Commission shall adopt measures to promote morale, efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, and courtesy in the civil service; WHEREAS, Section 18 of RA 9710 provides for the entitlement to Special Leave Benefits of women employees who have rendered continuous aggregate employment of at least six (6) months for the last twelve (12) months shall be entitled to a special leave benefit of two (2) months with full pay based on her gross monthly compensation following surgery caused by gynecological d isorders; WHEREAS, Section 21(B), Rule lV of the lmplementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 9710 provides that the Civil Service Commission shall issue further guidelines and appropriate memorandum circulars in order for qualified female employees in the public sector to be entitled to the special leave benefits pursuant to the provisions of the law; uidelines on the Availment of the NOW, THEREFORE, following Guidelines on the Women Under R.A. 9710 Women): . / a Number , 1000432 the Commission RESOLVES to adopt the Availment of the Special Leave Benefits for (An Act Providing for the Magna Garta of In a Race to Sen)e: Responsive, Accessible, Coufieous and Effective Public Sentice E CSC Building, IBP Road, Constitution Hills. I126 Quezon City. I 931-79351931-79391931-8092. E cscphil@webmail.csc.gov.ph. gwww.csc.gov.ph
  • 2. Guidelines on the Availment of Special Leave Benefits under RA 9710 (An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Women)/p.2 1.0 Purpose 1.2 2.0 1.1 To provide further guidelines for the availment of special leave benefits for qualified female publlc sector employees who have.undergone surgery caused by gynecological disorders' pursuant to the provisions and implementing rules and regulations of the Magna Carta of Women. To ensure uniform interpretation and implementation of the grant of the special leave benefits for women and ensure that the availment of the same ultimately upholds the objectives of the Law. Guidelines on Entitlement to the Special Leave Benefits for Women Any female public sector employee2, regardless of age and civil status, shall be entitled to a special leave of a maximum of two months with full pay based on her gross monthly compensation", provided she has rendered at least six (6) months aggregate service in any or various government agencies for the last twelve (12) months prior to undergoing surgery for gynecological disorders. 2.1.1 The special leave may be availed for every instance of gynecological disorder requiring surgery for a maximum period of two (2) months per year. lGynecologicat disorders refer to disorders that would require surgical procedures such ag but not limited to dilatation and cureftage and those involving female reproductive organs sucfr as the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, breast, adnexa and pelvic floor, as certified by a competent physician. For purposes of the Act and fhese Rules and Regulations, gynecological surgeries shall also include hysterectomy, ovariectomy, and mastectomy. (ltem M, Section 7, Rule Il of the lmplementing Rules and Regulations of RA 7910 Otherwise known as The Magna Carta for Women). 2 'Employee" refers to public officiats in the career and non-career service who are emptoyed in the civil service. Those without an employer-employee relationship such as those on Contracts of Service or Job Orders are not covered by this Guidelines. l " "Gross Monthly Compensation" refers to the monthly basic pay plus mandatory altowances fixed by Law given in suppott of a public sector employee's monthly cosf of living expenses in addition to salaries such as, Personal Economic Relief Allowance (PERA). Sard Gross Monthly Compensation shall exclude, however, allowances and other forms of compensation such as RATA and the like that an employee is regularly entitled to by virtue of his/her performance of the functions of his/her position, all in accordance with pertinent rules and regulations of the Department of Budget and Managenent (DBM). / 2.1
  • 3. Guidelines on the Availment of Special Leave Benefits under RA 9710 (An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Women)/p.3 x - - -------- ----- - - - - - ----- - ---- - - - ---- - - - --- x 2.2 Generally, availment of the said special leave benefits shall be in accordance with the attached List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders4 (Annex A), which reflects, among others, the estimated periods of recuperation from surgery due to the specific gynecological disorder. 2.2.1 The said List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders reflects, among others a classification of the Procedure based on the patient's estimated period of recuperation, defined as follows: Classification of the Procedure based on the Patient's Estimated Period of Recuperation lf without concomitant medical oroblems Description Minor Surgical Procedures requiring a maximum period of recuperation of two (2) weeks Major Surgical Procedures requiring a minimum period of recuperation of three (3) weeks to a maximum period of two (2) months o Annex A of this Guidetines refers to The List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders formulated by a Technical Working Committee composed of Obstetrician-Gynecologists. Surgeons, and Medical Doctors from the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), the Department of Health's (DOH) Quirino Memorial Medical Center, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) with the suppoft of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Inc (POGS) and the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS) and the DOH's Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital. The said List reflects the type of surgical procedure for the gynecotogical disorder; fhe disease being addressed by the said surgical procedure; as wel/ as the classification or type of procedure to be undertaken/undertaken based on the patient's estimated period of recuperation (if without concomitant medical problems) as agreed upon in fhe discusslon and inputs of the members of the aforecited Technical Wofuing Commiftee.
  • 4. Guidelines on the Availment of Special Leave Benefits under RA 9710 (An Act Providing for the Magna Cafta of Women)/p.4 x ---- ---------- - ----- -- - - - ----- ----- ----- - - - x 2.2.2 Other Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders which are not found in Annex A of this Guidelines may be allowed subject to certification of a competent medical authority and submission of other requirements provided under item 3.1 hereof. The earned leave credits may be used for preparatory procedures and/or confinement prior to the surgery. Moreover, should the period of recuperation after the surgery exceed two (2) months, the female official/employee may use her earned sick leave credits for the same. lf the sick leave credits have been exhausted, the vacation leave credits may be used pursuant to Section 56 of the Omnibus Rules on Leave. This special leave benefit is non-cumulative and not convertible to cash. Procedure for Availment of the Special Leave Benefits for Women 3.1 The application for the special leave benefit shall be made through the Civil Service Form No. 6 (CS Form 6) signed by the employee and approved by the proper signing authorities. The CS Form 6 shall be accompanied by a medical certificate filled out by the proper medical authorities, e.g. the attending surgeon accompanied by a clinical summary reflecting the gynecological disorders which shall be addressed or was addressed by the said surgery; the histopathological report; the operative technique used for the surgery; the duration of the surgery including the peri-operative period (period of confinement around surgery); as well as the employee's estimated period of recuperation for the same. a / r{ 2.3 3.0 2.4 3.2 u P1"""" refer to Annex A, The List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders.
  • 5. Guidelines on the Availment of Special Leave Benefits under RA 9710 (An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Women)/p.5 4.0 3.3 ------------- x The application for the special leave benefits may be applied for in advance, that is, at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of the gynecological surgery that will be undergone by the employee. The rest of the requirements specified in ltem 3.2 shall be attached to the medical certificate upon the employee's return to work under ltem 3.5 of this Guidelines. The advance notice for taking such leave would give the proper authorities ample time and means to prevent the disruption of the operations of the work unit during the absence of the employee and to address the exigency of services of the office. 3.4 ln instances when a qualified female employee undergoes an emergency surgical procedure, the said leave application shall be filed immediately upon the employee's return from such leave, also following the procedure set forth in ltem 3.1 and 3.2 of this Guidelines. 3.5 Upon the employee's return to work, she shall also present a medical certificate signed by her attending surgeon that she is physically fit to assume the duties of her position. Responsibilities of the Agency Head 4.1 The agency head shall ensure that the aforecited guidelines are enforced in one's agency as a mechanism in order that female employee's right to proper reproductive health care is ensured. 4.2 The agency head shall promote reproductive health care awareness and wellness program for its employees through proactive measure/s such as conduct of annual physical/medical check-up, information campaign on maintaining proper reproductive health care; issuance of health advisories; distribution of educational reading materials and conduct of fora relative to the same.
  • 6. Guidelines on the Availment of Special Leave Benefits under RA 9710 (An Act Providing for the Magna Cafta of Women)/p.6 x----------------- Effectivity These Guidelines shall take effect retroactively starting September 15, 2009 or fifteen (15) days after the publication of the Magna Carta of Women. Government officials and employees covered in these Guidelines whose periods of surgery and recuperation due to gynecological disorders after the effectivityo of the Magna Carta of Women and before the promulgation of these Guidelines were deducted against their sick or vacation leave credits can have the said leave credits restored and/or appropriate gross compensation paid, as the case may be. Quezon City. Commissioner Attested by: DOLORES Director lV Commission Secretariat and Liaison Office PPSO/A PC C D/AP gF CT/M TAATP/AI A SPLLeaveBenefits MCW Reso Nov10 6 RA 971 0 was approved on August 14, 2OOg, published on August 31 , 2009 and took effect on September 1 5, 2OO9 (1 S days after publication). The IRR of RA 7910 was made effective on July 10, 2010 or 15 days after June 25, 2010, the IRR's date of publication. 5.0
  • 7. Annex A LIST OF SURGICAL OPERATIONS FOR GYNECOLOGICAL DISORDERS Vulva, Perineum, and lntroitus Procedure Disease Glassification* lncision and drainage of vulvar or perineal abscess/masses Vulvar or perineal abscess Minor lncision and drainage of Bartholin's gland abscess Bartholin's gland abscess Minor Marsupialization of Bartholin's gland cyst Bartholin's gland cyst Minor Lysis of labial adhesions Labial adhesions Minor Biopsy of vulvar or perineal masses Vulvar warts Vulvar Masses Minor Electracautery of vulvar warts Vulvar Warts Minor y'ulvectomy simple; partial or :omplete Vulvar Masses Major y'ulvectomy, radical, partial; Vulvar carcinoma Major w/ u n il ote ro I i ng u i nofe m o ro I lymphodenectomy w,/ bil ate ra I i ng u i nofe mo ro I lymphodenectomy Vulvectomy, radical, complete; Vulvar carcinoma Major w/ u n i I ote ra I i ng u i n ofe mo ra I lymphadenectomy w/ bilateral i nguinofe moro I lymphadenectomy Vulvectomy, radical, complete, w/ inguinofemoral, iliac, and pelvic lymphadenectomy Vulvar carcinoma Major Partial hymenectomy or revision of hymenal ring Imperforate hymen Minor Hymenotomy, simple incision lmperforate hymen Minor Excision of Bartholin's gland or cyst Bartholin's gland cyst/a bscess Minor Page 1 of 9 List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
  • 8. Vagina Procedure Disease Classification Biopsy of vaginal mucosa and/or masses Vaginal warts, vaginal masses Minor Colpocleisis (Le Fort type) Uterine prolapse Maior Excision of vaginal septum Transverse vaginal septum Minor Excision of vaginal cyst or tumor Vaginal cyst Vaginal masses Minor lnsertion of uterine tandems and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy Cervical or endometrial cancer Minor 3olporrhaphy, suture of injury of ragina (nonobsterical) Trauma Minor Colpoperineorrhaphy, suture of injury of vagin a andfor perineum (nonobstetrica l) Trauma Minor Plastic operation on urethral sphincter, vaginal approach (eg, Kelly urethral plication) Urethrocele Minor Plastic repair of urethrocele Urethrocele Minor Anterior and/or posterior colporrhaphv Cysto+/-u reth rocele Maior Anterior and/ or posterior colporrhaphy, w/ or w/o perineorrhaphy Rectocele Maior Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy; Cystocoele with rectocele Major w/ enterocele repair Pelvic organ prolapse Major Repair of enterocele, vaginal a ooroach Pelvic organ prolapse Maior Repair of enterocele, abdominal a pproach Pelvic organ prolapse Major Colpopexy, abdominal approach Pelvic organ prolapse Maior Sacrospinous ligament fixation for prolapse ofvaeina Pelvic organ prolapse Major Prespinous on lliococcygeal ligament fixation Pelvic organ prolapse Maior Paravaginal defect repair (including repair of cystocele, stress urinary incontinence, and/ or incomplete vaginal prolapse) Pelvic organ prolapse Major Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or svnthetic) Urinary stress incontinence Major Burch calposuspension/ retroposbic u reth roprosy Urinary stress incontinence Major Pereyra procedure, including anterior coloorrhaohv Urinary stress incontinence Maior Page 2 of 9 List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
  • 9. Procedure Disease Classification Repair of rectovaginal fistula; vaginal or transanal approach Rectovaginal fistula Maior abdominal aooroach Rectovaginal fistula Maior abdominal approach, w/ concomitant colostomv Rectovaginal fistula Maior Repair of urethrovaginal fistula; Urethrovaginal fistula Maior w/ bulbocavernosus tra nsplant Maior Repair of vesicovaginal fistula; vasinal aooroach Vesicovaginal fistula Maior transvesical and vaginal a pproach Removal of impacted vaginal foreign body under anesthesia Retained foreign body Minor Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex) Pelvic organ prolapse Major 3ol poscopy (Vaginoscopy) Vaginal intraepithelial lesions Minor Colposcopy; w/ biopsy(s) of the cervix and/or endocervical curettage Vaginal and cervical intraepithelial lesions Minor Colposcopy; w/ loop electrode excision procedure ofthe cervix Cervical intraepithelial lesions Minor Cervix Procedure Disease Classification Cervical Biopsy, single or multiple, or local excision of lesion, w/ or w/o fulguration Cervical pathology Minor Cauterization of cervix; any method Cervical warts Minor Conization of cervix, w/ or w/o fulguration, w/ or w/o dilation and curettage, w/ or w/o repair; cold knife or laser loop electrode excision Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia Minor Trachelectomy (cervicectomy), amputation of cervix Cervical masses Major Excision of cervical stump, abdominal approach; w/ or w/o oelvic floor repair S/p subtotal hysterectomV Major Excision of cervical stump, vaginal approach; w/ anterior and/or posterior repair w/ repair of enterocele S/p subtototal hysterectomy +/- pelvic organ prolapse Major Page 3 of g List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
  • 10. Procedure Disease Classification Trachelorrhaphy, plastic repair of uterine cervix, vaginal approach Cervical lacerations Minor Cerclage of cervix, during pregnancy; vaginal abdominal Cervical incompetence Major Hysterorrhaphy of ruptured uterus Cervical incompetence Major Uterus Procedure Disease Glassification Endometrial sampling (biopsy) w/ or wf o endocervical sampling (biopsy), w/o cervical dilation, any method Uterine pathologies Minor Dilation and curettaee Uterine patholoeies Minor Vaginal Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor of uterus, single or multiple Uterine pathologies Minor Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor of uterus, single or multiple ; abdominal approach Uterine pathologies Major Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), w/ or w/o removal of tube(s), w/ or w/o removal ovarv{s): Uterine, ovarian and fallopian pathologies Major Supracervical abdominal hysterectomy (su btota I hysterectomyl, w/ or w/o removal of tube(s), w/ or w/o removal of ovary(s) Uterine, ovarian and fallopian tube pathologies Major Total abdominal hysterectomy, including partial vaginectomy, w/ para-aortic and pelvic lymph node sampling, w/ or w/o removal of tube(s), w/ orw/o removal removal of ovarv(s) Uterine, ovarian, fallopian tube malignancies Major Radical abdominal hysterectomy, w/ bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), w/ or wf o removal of tube(s), w/ or w/o removal of ovary(s) Uterine, ovarian malignancies Major Page 4 of g List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
  • 11. Procedure Disease Classification Pelvic exenteration for gynecologic malignancy, w/ total abdominal hysterectomy or cervicectomy,w/ or w/o removal of tube(s), w/ or w/o removal of ovary(s), w/ removal of bladder and ureteral transplantations, and/ or abdominoperineal resection of rectum and colon and colostomy, or any combination thereof Uterine, ovarian, fallopian tube malignancies Major r'aginal hysterectomy; Pelvic organ prolapse/stress u rinary incontinence Major w/ removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s) Pelvic organ prolapse/stress urinary incontinence Major w/ removal of tube(s), and/or ovory(s), w/ repoir of enterocele Pelvic organ prola pse/stress urinary incontinence Major w/ co Ipo- u ret h rocy sto pexy (M a rs ho I I - Ma rch etti-Kra ntz ty pe, Pereyro type, w/ or w/o endoscopic control) Pelvic organ prolapse/stress urinary inconti nence Major w/ repair of enterocele Pelvic organ prolapse/stress urinary i ncontinence Major Vaginal hysterectomy, w/ total partial colpectomy; Pelvic organ prolapse/stress urinary incontinence Major w/ repair of enterocele Pelvic organ prolapse/stress u rinary i ncontinence Major Vaginal hysterectomy, radical (Schauta type operation) Pelvic organ prolapse with associated cervical cancer Major Uterine suspension, w/ or w/o shortening of round ligaments, w/ or w/o shortening of sacrouterine ligaments; Pelvic organ prolapse Major Hysterorrhaphy, repair of ruptured uterus (nonobstetrical) Non-obstetrical uterine rupture (e.g. trauma) Major Hysteroplasty, repair of uterine anomaly (Strassman type) Mullerian anomalies, eg. Septate uterus Major Laparoscopy, su rgical, myomectomy, excision; intramural myomas and/ or removal of surface mvomas Uterine pathologies Major Laparoscopy surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy; with removal of tube(s) and/ or ovary(s) Uterine pathologies Major Page 5 of 9 List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
  • 12. Procedure Disease Classification Hvsteroscopv, diagnostic Uterine pathologies Minor Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and / or polypectomy, with or without D & C Uterine pathologies Minor with lysis of introuterine qdhesions (onv method) Uterine pathologies Minor with division or resection of introterine septum (any method) Uterine pathologies Minor with removal of leiomvomata Uterine pathologies Minor with removal of impacted foreign body Uterine pathologies Minor with endometrial ablotion (e.9., e nd ometriq I re se cti o n, e lectrosu rg ica I o blat io n thermoablation) Uterine pathologies Minor with biloteral fallopian tube connulotion to induce occlusion by plocement of permanent implonts Uterine pathologies Minor Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salphingolysis) Fallopian tube pathologies Minor with removal of adnexal structures (portiol or total oophorectomy ond/ or soloinoectomv) Fallopian tube pathologies Major with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscero, or peritoneol surfoce by any method Fallopian tube pathologies Minor with fulguration of oviducts (with or w ithout tro n sectio n ) Fallopian tube pathologies Minor with occlusion of oviducts by device (e.9., bond, clip, or Folope rina) Fallopian tube pathologies with fimbrioplosty Fallopian tube pathologies Major with solphingostomy (sqlpinqoneostomv) Fallopian tube pathologies Major Oviduct Page 6 of 9 List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders Procedure Disease- Classification Tubal Reanastomosis Fallopian tube pathologies Major Salpingectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral Fallopian tube pathologies Major Salpingo-oophorectomy, complet€ or partial, unilateral or bilateral Fallopian tube and ovarian pathologies Major
  • 13. Procedure Disease Classification Lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis) Fallopian tube pathologies Major Fimbrioplasty Fallopian tube pathologies Major Salpingostomy (sa lpingoneostomy) Fallopian tube pathologies Major Transcervical introduction of fallopian tube catheter for diagnosis and/ or re-establishing patency (any method) w/ or w/o hysterosa I pingogrophy Fallopian tube pathologies Major Ovary Procedure Disease Classification Aspiration of ovarian cyst(s), unilateral or bilateral ; vaginal aooroach Ovarian cyst Minor Drainage of ovarian abscess; vaginal approach Tuboovarian abscess Minor Ovarian cystectomy, unilateral or bilateral Benign ovarian cysts (e.9. endometriotic cyst, dermoid cyst, serous cystadenoma, mucinous cystadenoma) Major Oophorectomy, partial or total, unilateral or bilateral; Benign ovarian cvsts Major for ovorian malignancy, w/ pora- aortic and pelvic lymph node bio psi e s, pe rito n e a I wo sh i n gs, peritoneol biopsies, diophrogmatic assessments, w/ or w/o solpingectomy(s), w/ or w/o peritoneal biopsies, diaphrogmatic assessments, w/ or w/o salpingectomy(s), w/ or w/o omentectomy Ovarian cancer Major Resection of ovorion molignoncy w,/ bi I ate ra I so Ipi ngo- oo phorecto my o nd o me ntecto my ; Ovarian cancer Major w/ totol abdominal hysterectomy, pelvic and limited poro-aortic lymphadenectomy Ovarian cancer Major w/ radicol dissection for debulking Ovarian cancer Major Page 7 of 9 List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
  • 14. Procedure Disease Classification Laparotomy, for staging or restaging of ovarian malignancy ("second look"), w/ or wf o omentectomy, peritoneal washing, biopsy of abdominal and pelvic peritoneum, diaphragmatic assessment w/ pelvic and limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy Ovarian cancer Major Svariolvsis Lvsis of Adhesions Maior Breast Procedures Procedure Diseqse Clossificolion* Puncture aspiration of cyst of breast Simple breast cyst, Fihrncrrctir rhrnoa Minor Mastotomy w/ exploration ol drainase of abscess. deen Breast a bscess/Mastitis Minor Biopsy of breast; needle core, fine naodla:cnir:+inn Breast mass, benign or malisnant Minor Excision of lactiferous duct fistula lntraductal Paoilloma Minor Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or nihcr hpnion hrorct maccoc Fibroadenoma, Fibrocystic chanpe Minor lncision/Excision biopsy Benign breast masses or hraa <l' ra neor Minor Wide excision Phyllodes tumor, Ductal carcinoma in-situ, Lobular .rr.in^ffi. ih-<itr ' Major Total Mastectomy Phyllodes tumor, Ductal carcinoma in-situ, Lobular carcinoma in-situ Major MastectomV, subcuta neous Silicone Mastitis Maior Radical/Modified Radical Mastectomr Breast cancer Major Lu m pectomy/q ua d ra ntecto my, avillanr node disserlinn Breast cancer Major Lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy +/ :villarrr nada diccorfinn Breast cancer Major Breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap, with or without prosthetic implant Breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, Ductal carcinoma in- situ, lobular carcinoma in-situ (after mastectomvl Major Breast reconstruction with free flap Breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, Ductal carcinoma in- situ, lobular carcinoma in-situ (after mastectomy) Major Breast reconstruction with other technique Breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, Ductal carcinoma in- situ, lobular carcinoma in-sitr, (after mastectomy) Major Page 8 of g List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders
  • 15. Froeedure Dlseqge ' ClqseificEfion* Breast reconstruction with transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap (TRAM) Breast cancer, Phyllodes tumor, Ductal carcinoma in- itu, lobular carcinoma in-situ {after mastectomvl Major Legend: *Clossificdtion refers to the estimated period of one's recuperation alter suryery, il without concomitont medical problems. Minor - pertains to one's estimdted period ol recuperotion requiring o moximum of two weeks Mojor - pertoins to one's estimoted period of recuperotion more thon three weeks to two months Page I of g List of Surgical Operations for Gynecological Disorders