Absurd or Achievable?

This week, my journey exploring the field of obstetrics and gynecology, particularly my original work topic of placenta accreta, has been complicated, but fascinating as I have received varying feedback from professionals and loved ones. My interview with Dr. Deborah Fuller from Dallas Obstetrics and Gynecology was relieving as she confirmed my beliefs in an alternative treatment to placenta accreta. She explained the logistics of a balloon catheterization, which I am currently performing research on as part of my original work, as a viable alternative to the typical Caesarean section and hysterectomy treatment for placenta accreta. My further exploration of the balloon catheterization method has been successful, as research has shown that this method can decrease intraoperative blood loss and reduce hysterectomies, which ultimately supports the end goal of my original work: to create a new method to reduce hemorrhaging from placenta accreta without a hysterectomy. However, this research seems to be contested by my fourth interviewee, Dr. Madhuri Gudipaty from Medical City Plano, as she affirmed that an alternative treatment method to placenta accreta was near impossible. She claims that the balloon catheterization method is only successfully functional if the OB/GYN can completely detach the placenta from the uterine wall. Often, this is not the case as the placenta may grow into the bladder or the rectum, leading to increased hemorrhage and possibly even maternal mortality if removed. These two conflicting opinions are concerning to me, as one professional claims my topic is reasonable while another claims that it is nearly unattainable. To gain more clarity on the feasibility of my topic, I am planning to conduct further research to explore the validity of these professionals' opinions. My research is not to discredit the valuable and appreciated expertise of either of these two physicians, but to truly discover whether my original work is worth pursuing. So far, I have found academic research papers supporting alternative treatment methods to placenta accreta, but I am also exploring the benefits of the Caesarean section and hysterectomy procedure to conclude if an alternative option is even necessary. Although I admit it is slightly disheartening to contest the achievability of my research topic, it is also an incredibly important step of the research topic as it demonstrates how questionable research is around placenta accreta. In fact, it is encouraging as it proves that my research is unique in the field and will have substantial repercussions in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. If I could establish credible substantiated research, my work could clarify the doubts of physicians who are unaware of the alternative methods to placenta accreta. I have made great progress last week in my research, but I am looking forward to truly understanding the complexities of the placenta accreta and solidifying its practicality this week.