Gynecology
Conference Coverage
Furosemide speeds ureteral patency confirmation, but is time savings worth the risk?
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Use of diuretic shaves 79 seconds, but might carry risk to the patient.
From the Journals
Women with FXI deficiency face hemorrhage risk with gyn surgery
The 20-year retrospective analysis found the highest proportion of bleeding after gynecologic surgery.
Conference Coverage
Stress incontinence surgery improves sexual dysfunction
TUCSON, ARIZ. – A secondary analysis of two clinical trials found similar levels of improvement regardless of the...
Conference Coverage
Older women have good functional recovery after POP surgery
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Most women aged over 65 years return to or improve upon baseline functional levels after POP surgery.
Commentary
Brexanolone approval ‘marks an important milestone’
The NIMH calls the drug “a compelling example of successful bench-to-bedside translation of basic neuroscience findings to benefit patients.”
Conference Coverage
Alternative regimen reduces narcotic use after pelvic reconstructive surgery
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Round-the-clock ice, Toradol, and Tylenol led to a significant reduction in narcotic use both in-...
Conference Coverage
STIs pose complex challenge to HIV efforts
SEATTLE – ...
Clinical Review
Anterior, apical, posterior: Vaginal anatomy for the gynecologic surgeon
The SGS Pelvic Anatomy Group is working to establish standard pelvic anatomic terminology for surgeons, with the ultimate goal of...
Expert Commentary
Pre-exposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV infection: Ready for prime time
For prophylaxis to be effective, we must screen asymptomatic individuals during routine health encounters
The first cases of HIV infection...
Conference Coverage
Following pelvic floor surgery, patients value functional goals
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Patients may need to be counseled about the possibility of failure.
Conference Coverage
New postmenopausal osteoporosis guidelines emphasize patient priorities
NEW ORLEANS –