Surgery
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Low malignant potential tumors of the ovary: A review
Surgeons who manage these tumors can safely consider fertility sparing procedures but should be prepared to completely resect all disease.
Product Review
Product Update: Histologics curettes, SculpSure, drchrono, Vuva Magnetic Dilators
From the Journals
Intraoperative ketamine makes no dent in postop delirium or pain
Postoperative delirium remains a problem without an effective solution.
Conference Coverage
Consider routine penicillin allergy testing in obstetrics
PARK CITY, UTAH – Most patients who think they have penicillin allergies don’t, and they could be missing out on more effective treatment.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: How to catch postpartum necrotizing fasciitis in time
Look for pain that seems out of proportion to the clinical signs.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: When to turn to surgery in postpartum uterine infection
Dr. David Eschenbach explains when to abandon antibiotics and head to the OR in cases of postpartum infection.
From the Journals
C-section raises hysterectomy complication risk later
Study offers further reasons to decrease cesarean delivery when not medically indicated.
Feature
Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list...
Product Review
Product Update: Hologic Aptima HSV Assay, Cianna SAVI SCOUT, Olympus Hystero-Resectoscope, and Clarius Ultrasound Scanners
From the Journals
VA cohort study: Individualize SSI prophylaxis based on patient factors
New combination against surgical site infections is associated with both benefits and harms.