Surgery
Master Class
Protocols to reduce opioid use and shorten length of stay
For this month’s Master Class, Dr. Charles E. Miller introduces Dr. Kirsten Sasaki, who will discuss enhanced recovery protocols.
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
The felt pelvic anatomy model: A teaching tool for students and residents
Brought to you by the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. In this video, the authors introduce an innovative anatomic model that uses...
Expert Commentary
Is mannitol a good alternative agent for evaluating ureteral patency after gynecologic surgery?
Maybe, but we need more data. There was a significant difference in surgeon satisfaction with the use of mannitol as a bladder distention medium...
Product Review
Product Update: MyoSure MANUAL; Rivanna's Accuro 3D; PeriGen; Instavit
HYSTEROSCOPY TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICEHologic, Inc, has introduced the MyoSure® MANUAL Tissue Removal Device for resecting and removing tissue during...
Conference Coverage
Laparoscopic nerve-sparing approach is effective in deep infiltrating endometriosis
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – The approach is effective for alleviating neurologic symptoms, but should be performed at specialized centers,...
News
FDA bans 24 ingredients from OTC health care antiseptic products
Affected products include health care personnel hand washes and hand rubs, surgical hand scrubs and hand rubs, and patient antiseptic skin...
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Common skin diseases of the vulva: Red down there
Brought to you by the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. In this video, the authors review normal vulvar anatomy and describe the diagnosis...
Feature
Survey: Safety, rather than ethics, tops concerns about uterine transplantation
For absolute uterine infertility, most physicians see transplantation as an option.
Feature
Clinical trial: Study underway of robot-assisted surgery for pelvic prolapse
Sacrocolpopexy is the focus of a trial examining robotic assisted–procedure learning curves and outcomes.
Conference Coverage
Preoperative IV acetaminophen has little to offer in gyn surgery, study finds
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Preoperative intravenous acetaminophen is expensive and appears to do little to reduce postoperative pain.