Herbert F. Gretz, MD
About Me
Dr. Gretz has practiced in New York City and the Westchester and Fairfield areas for over 25 years. He has published over 30 manuscripts in the field of gynecologic surgery and oncologic treatment.
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Specialties
Specialties
Gynecologic Oncology
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Obstetrics and GynecologySpecial Interests
Languages
English
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Education & Training
Medical School
New York Medical College
Residency
New York University School of Medicine
Fellowship
University of Michigan Medical Center
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Board Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & GynecologyAffiliations
Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Published Work
Robotic Single-Site and Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology: Clinical Outcomes and Cost Analysis of a Matched Case-Control Study
El Hachem L, Andikyan V, Mathews S, Friedman K, Poeran J, Shieh K, Geoghegan M, Gretz HF 3rd. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2016 Jul-Aug;23(5):760-8.
Read MoreSafety, Feasibility and Learning Curve of Robotic Single-Site Surgery in Gynecology
El Hachem et al. Int J Med Robot. 2015.
Responses of Advanced Directives by Jehovah’s Witnesses on a Gynecologic Oncology Service
Nagarsheth N, et al. J Bloodless Med. 2014:5.
Comparison of Laparoscopic and Robotic Management of Adnexal Masses
El Khouly NI, Barr RL, Kim BB, Jeng CJ, Nagarsheth NP, Fishman DA, Nezhat FR, Gretz HF, Chuang LT. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2014.
Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Trial of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Trocar Site Infiltration in Gynecologic Laparoscopy
El Hachem L, Small E, Chung P, Moshier EL, Friedman K, Fenske SS, Gretz HF 3rd. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014.
Survival Analysis of Robotic Versus Traditional Laparoscopic Surgical Staging for Endometrial Cancer
Cardenas-Goicoechea J, Shepherd A, Momeni M, Mandeli J, Chuang L, Gretz H, Fishman D, Rahaman J, Randall T. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Feb;210(2):160.
Integration of Robotics into Two Established Programs of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Endometrial Cancer Appears to Decrease Surgical Complication
Cardenas-Goicoechea J, Soto E, Chuang L, Gretz H, Randall TC. J Gynecol Oncol. 2013 Jan;24(1):21-8.
Read MorePhase 1 Study of Intravenous Rigosertib in Adult Patients with Advanced Cancer
Ohnuma T, Lehrer D, Ren C, Cho SY, Maniar M, Silverman L, Sung M, Gretz HF 3rd, et al. Am J Cancer Res. 2013 Jun 20;3(3):323-38.
Safety and Efficacy of Video Laparoscopic Surgical Debulking of Recurrent Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancers
Nezhat FR, Denoble SM, Cho JE, Brown DN, Soto E, Chuang L, Gretz H, Saharia P. JSLS. 2012 Oct-Dec;16(4):511-8.
Read MoreTotal Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Versus da Vinci Robotic Hysterectomy: Is Using the Robot Beneficial?
Soto E, Lo Y, Friedman K, Soto C, Nezhat F, Chuang L, Gretz H. J Gynecol Oncol. 2011 Dec;22(4):253-9.
Differences in Perioperative Outcomes After Laparoscopic Management of Benign and Malignant Adnexal Masses
Gad MS, ElKhouly NI, Soto E, Brodman M, Chuang L, Nezhat FR, Gretz HF. J Gynecol Oncol. 2011 Mar 31;22(1):18-24.
Chylous Ascites Following Robotic Lymph Node Dissection in a Patient with Metastatic Cervical Carcinoma
Soto E, Soto C, Nezhat F, Gretz H, Chuang L. J Gynecol Oncol. 2011;22(1):61-63.
The Safety and Efficacy of Laparoscopic Surgical Staging and Debulking of Apparent Advanced Stage Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancers
Nezhat FR, DeNoble SM, Liu CS, Cho JE, Brown DN, Chuang L, Gretz H, Saharia P. JSLS. 2010 Apr-Jun;14(2):155-68.
Laparoscopic Management of Early Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancers: Surgical and Survival Outcome
Nezhat F, Ezzati M, Chuang L, Shamshirsaz AA, Rahaman J, Gretz H. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jan;200(1):83.e1-6.
Effect of Physician Gender and Specialty on Utilization of Hysterectomy in NY 2001–2005
Gretz H, Bradley WH, Zakashansky K, Nezhat F, Bohren DL, Kreiger K, Rubin E, Sokolow A. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Oct;199(4):347.e1-6.
Patient Clinical Factors Influencing Use of Hysterectomy in NY 2001–2005
Gretz H, Bradley WH, Zakashansky K, Nezhat F, Rahaman J, Chuang L, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Oct;199(4):349.e1-5.
Sulforaphane Induces Growth Arrest and Apoptosis in Human Ovarian Cancer Cells
Chuang LT, Moqattash ST, Gretz HF, Nezhat F, Rahaman J, Chiao JW. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2007 Jul 16:1-6.
Analysis of Survival Following Laparoscopic Management of Endometrial Carcinoma
Nezhat F, Yadav J, Rahaman J, Gretz H, Cohen C. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2008 Mar-Apr;15(2):181-7.
Total Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy vs Radical Abdominal Hysterectomy
Zakashansky K, Chuang L, Gretz H, Nagarsheth NP, Rahaman J, Nezhat FR. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2007 Sep-Oct;17(5):1075-82.
Outcomes of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Low-Risk Endometrial Cancer are Equivalent to Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
Nezhat F, Yadav JS, Rahaman J, Gretz H, Cohen CJ. JSLS. 2006 Oct-Dec;10(4):406-11.
Early Diagnosis of Endometrial Cancer Using Protein Biomarkers and MLDA Classification
Wang Y, Huang Y, Zhou D, Richmond T, Qiu H, Baram D, Ho G, Gretz HF, et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2006 Sep;102(3):245-52.
Proteomic Analysis of Serum from Women with Early Stage Endometrial Cancer
Huang Y, Qiu H, Gilmour JT, Wang Y, Gretz HF, et al. Cancer Res. 2006;66(8 Suppl):Abstract 5029.
Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology: Laparoscopy versus Robotics
Nezhat F, Chuang L, Gretz HF, Rahaman J. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Feb;17(1):20-5.
Blood Loss and Transfusion Rates in Laparoscopic vs Abdominal Hysterectomy
Nezhat F, Admon D, Gretz HF. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2005 Aug;12(3):241-2.
Comparison of Laparoscopy and Laparotomy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: Survival and Recurrence
Nezhat F, DeNoble S, Chuang L, Gretz H, et al. JSLS. 2004 Jul-Sep;8(3):257-64.
Endometrial Cancer: Laparoscopic Surgery and Outcomes
Nezhat F, Chuang L, Gretz H, et al. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Feb;16(1):29-32.
Proteomic Profiling of Human Uterine Leiomyomas
Qiu H, Jiang W, Huang Y, Gretz HF. J Am Coll Surg. 2003;197(3 Suppl):S92.
Protein Expression of HSP27 and Bcl-2 in Uterine Fibroids
Gretz HF, Qiu H, Mo Q, Huang Y. Fertil Steril. 2003 Sep;80 Suppl 2:S234.
Utility of Tumor Markers CA-125 and HE4 in the Detection of Ovarian Cancer
Gretz H, Huang Y, Rahaman J, Fishman D, et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2002;86(3):S88.
Randomized Trial Comparing General vs Epidural Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology
Gretz HF, Chuang L, Rahaman J, Nezhat FR. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov;98(5 Pt 1):791-3.
Cost Analysis of Laparoscopic vs Abdominal Hysterectomy
Gretz HF, Chuang L, Nezhat FR. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Aug;183(2):290-6.
Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses
Nezhat FR, Gretz HF, et al. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Feb;11(1):39-43.
Laparoscopic Evaluation of Acute Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
Gretz HF, Nezhat CH, Nezhat FR. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1998 Nov;5(4):425-9.
Bladder Injury During Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Gretz HF, Nezhat CH, Nezhat FR. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1996 Aug;3(4, Suppl):S10.
Successful Management of Early Cervical Cancer by Laparoscopy
Nezhat CH, Gretz HF, Nezhat FR. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1995 May;2(3, Suppl):S41.
Extrafascial Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Dissection for Stage I Endometrial Carcinoma
Nezhat F, Gretz H, Nezhat C. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1995 May;2(3, Suppl):S39.
Histopathology of Uterine Fibroids in Relation to Protein Expression
Gretz HF, Qiu H, Mo Q, Huang Y. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1994;170(3 Suppl):589.
Minilaparotomy vs Laparoscopy for Management of Ovarian Masses
Nezhat F, Gretz H, et al. J Reprod Med. 1989 Sep;34(9):712-6.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology Surgery: Review and Future Directions
Nezhat F, Chuang L, Gretz H. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1989 Feb;1(1):8-14.
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