Surgery
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“Cogwheel” and other signs of hydrosalpinx and pelvic inclusion cysts
These types of cysts do not require further imaging if diagnosis is certain. When can you be confident with the final diagnosis? These authors...
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Laparoscopic ureterolysis: Techniques and approaches for ureter identification and dissection
These surgeons demonstrate a medial and lateral approach to ureter identification and illustrate laparoscopic techniques for safe and efficient...
Expert Commentary
Does preoperative urodynamics improve outcomes for women undergoing surgery for stress urinary incontinence?
No, provided the patient undergoes careful office evaluation instead, according to this systematic review and meta-analysis Rachaneni S, Latthe P...
Medicolegal Issues
Was the ObGyn’s dexterity compromised?
Notable judgments and settlements
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Cochrane review finds midurethral slings safe, effective
Midurethral sling operations for stress urinary incontinence are safe, and – regardless of the routes traversed – are highly effective in the...
Clinical Review
You have identified a pelvic mass in your teenage patient. What now?
These adolescent health experts present 4 cases of acutely painful or nontender pelvic masses in patients aged 12 to 18, offering pearls for...
Arnold Advincula's Surgical Techniques
Laparoscopic management of interstitial ectopic pregnancy
An overview of surgical techniques illustrated by a case of laparoscopic cornual resection
Medicolegal Issues
Who was responsible for excessive oxytocin doses? $18.2M verdict
Notable judgments and settlements
News
Communication failures behind many surgical ‘never events’
Poor communication is still at the heart of most surgical “never events,” say the authors of a systematic review that estimates around 500 wrong-...
Clinical Review
Endometriosis and infertility: Expert answers to 6 questions to help pinpoint the best route to pregnancy
Which patients are likely to benefit from medical therapy? When is surgery indicated? And when is it best to proceed to IVF? Our experts answer...
Arnold Advincula's Surgical Techniques
Surgical removal of malpositioned IUDs
Techniques for managing intrauterine devices that have become embedded, translocated, or perforated