Surgery
News
ACOG: Salpingectomy offers chance to prevent ovarian cancer
Article
Congenital uterine anomalies: A resource of diagnostic images, Part 2
The following images demonstrate the ability of 3D sonography to identify the unicornuate, bicornuate, didelphic, and DES-exposed uterus
Conference Coverage
Hopkins protocol aims to limit sarcoma morcellation risk
Key clinical point: In addition to the FDA’s recent morcellation contraindications, the procedure shouldn’t be done in women who have uterine...
News
Studies show few unsuspected sarcomas found during uterine surgery
Key clinical point: The incidence of occult cancers varied by cohort, but was generally low. Major finding: Unsuspected uterine sarcoma was found...
Video
VIDEO: Drug cocktail stops uterine AVM bleeding
Surgical Techniques
The posterior colpotomy: An alternative approach to tissue extraction
Even large myomas can be removed transvaginally when the technique is right
Arnold Advincula's Surgical Techniques
Mastering the uterine manipulator: Basics and beyond
Why this device is indispensible and how to use it most effectively
Conference Coverage
Expert panel endorses continued use of morcellation
Conference Coverage
Battle over morcellation lost ‘in the media’
Key clinical point: Relevant Google searches rose sharply as the debate unfolded. Major finding: The mean monthly number of searches for “...
Conference Coverage
Careful screening catches sarcomas before morcellation
Key clinical point: It’s possible to catch most sarcomas before fibroid morcellation. Major finding: One in 400 women with fibroids have an occult...