Surgery
Expert Commentary
What are the risk factors for pain after endometrial ablation?
A history of dysmenorrhea or tubal sterilization increases the likelihood of new or worsening postablation pain by 74% (adjusted odds ratio [OR],...
Commentary
Why is traditional open myomectomy acceptable if power morcellation isn’t?
Letters from readers
Master Class
Breaking down midurethral sling approaches
Master Class
Expert tips on retropubic vs. transobturator sling approaches
News
Unnecessary hysterectomies still significant, Michigan data indicate
Key clinical point: Take the time to try levonorgestrel IUDs and other alternatives before removing a woman’s uterus. Major finding: About 40% of...
Conference Coverage
Trendelenburg positioning does not increase ventilator injuries
Key clinical point: Gynecologic surgeons and anesthesiologists should negotiate to reduce pneumoperitoneum pressure instead of the degree of...
Expert Commentary
Recent NCCI edits have significantly impacted billing and reimbursement for vaginal hysterectomy
ACOG and AUGS, with input from other medical societies, are in discussions with the National Correct Coding Initiative and CMS to reverse the...
Commentary
Use baby formula to check for bladder integrity
Letters from readers
News
Drug cocktail offers alternative in treating uterine AVM bleeding
Key clinical point: Uterine artery embolization may no longer be necessary to stop bleeding from uterine arteriovenous malformations.