Surgery
Conference Coverage
When is it appropriate to remove ovaries in hysterectomy?
LAS VEGAS –
Conference Coverage
Don’t push women into preterm delivery after myomectomy
LAS VEGAS – The medical dogma appears to be wrong.
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Instructional video for fourth-degree obstetric laceration repair using modified beef tongue model
Surgical Techniques
Cost-conscious minimally invasive hysterectomy: A case illustration
This case demonstrates the importance of knowing which surgical tools are available to you and then providing value by considering cost without...
Clinical Review
Meaningful endometriosis treatment requires a holistic approach and an understanding of chronic pain
Considering the pathways involved with chronic pelvic pain in endometriosis can pave the way toward whole body treatment focused on quality of...
Conference Coverage
Cervical bupivacaine blocks pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
LAS VEGAS – Should this approach be routine?
Conference Coverage
Cold packs help reduce pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
LAS VEGAS – Cold pack use after laparoscopic hysterectomy reduces oxycodone use.
Conference Coverage
Laparoscope doubles as cystoscope in robotic hysterectomy
LAS VEGAS – The UTI rate of 2.2% was less than the 5%-10% reported for stand-alone cystoscopy.
Conference Coverage
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with obliterated cul-de-sac needs specialist care
LAS VEGAS – A review of over 300 laparoscopic hysterectomies revealed that obliteration of the posterior cul-de-sac makes the procedure even more...
From the Journals
Overprescribing opioids leads to higher levels of consumption
The study findings have troubling implications for opioid abuse among surgical patients.