Surgery
From the Editor
Uterus-sparing interventions to treat postpartum hemorrhage during cesarean delivery surgery
Cesarean delivery is often associated with postpartum hemorrhage. Frequent use of uterine-sparing interventions can help reduce...
Medicolegal Issues
The mesh mess, enmeshed in controversy
Beginning in the late 1990s, the US Food and Drug Administration cleared more than 150 devices using surgical mesh for...
Clinical Review
Fibroids: Patient considerations in medical and surgical management
Uterine fibroids can cause abnormal bleeding, pain, and infertility. ObGyns should be prepared to develop a treatment plan based...
Clinical Review
2019 Update on abnormal uterine bleeding
These experts discuss the factors that incur increased risk for malignant endometrial polyps, the relationship between chronic...
Conference Coverage
Nearly two-thirds of gynecologic oncology respondents experienced sexual harassment
CHICAGO – A survey suggests sexual harassment remains rampant in the gynecologic oncology field, with both women and...
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Novel method to demarcate bladder dissection during posthysterectomy sacrocolpopexy
This video demonstrates a novel surgical technique that simplifies vesicovaginal dissection during posthysterectomy sacrocolpopexy. The surgeons...
Clinical Review
Modern surgical techniques for gastrointestinal endometriosis
Current operative techniques for extragenital endometriosis can provide excellent outcomes with less risk for postoperative complications
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Expert Commentary
What’s in store for ObGyn reimbursement in the EHR age and beyond
ACOG intends to retain the physician lead in how ObGyns get paid for their work
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Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Preventing delayed genitourinary tract injury during benign hysterectomy
Does cystoscopy reduce the incidence of delayed genitourinary tract injury in clinical practice?
From the Journals
Severe OSA increases cardiovascular risk after surgery
General anesthetics, sedatives, and postoperative analgesics are potent respiratory depressants that relax the upper airway dilator muscles and...
Conference Coverage
Managing 2nd trimester loss: Shared decision making, honor patient preference
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Allow for evidence-based shared decision making and, when feasible, honor patient preference to...