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FDA panel not convinced by opiate combination safety
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FDA warns against laparoscopic morcellation for fibroids, citing cancer risk
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FDA discourages use of laparoscopic power morcellation during hysterectomy and myomectomy
Hospitals suspend use of power morcellators until further notice
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Simpler language improved patients’ recall of mesh-related risks
Major finding: The choice and frequency of mesh-related terms and the length of discussion did not affect patients’ recall of risks, but recall...
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Open power morcellation of uterine tumors during hysterectomy banned at two Boston hospitals
Brigham and Women’s and Massachusetts General are taking steps to eliminate most uses of open power morcellation
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Asymptomatic stage 2 pelvic organ prolapse seldom progresses
Major finding: Only 2% of women with asymptomatic prolapse who did not have a concomitant repair experienced progression of their prolapse after 6...
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Paracervical block for laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy yields mixed results
Key clinical point: The paracervical block in patients undergoing laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy reduced postoperative daily narcotic use...
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Study suggests robotics have altered hysterectomy landscape
Major finding: Comparing the pre- and postrobot eras, there was a decrease in the proportion of total vaginal hysterectomies (from 43% to 31%) and...
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Foley guide likely unnecessary during midurethral sling surgery
Key clinical point: A Foley catheter guide does not appear to be necessary to safely perform midurethral sling surgery. Major finding: Compared...
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Resident involvement does not compromise safety of laparoscopic hysterectomy
Key clinical point: Resident involvement in laparoscopic hysterectomy operations does not affect safety.Major finding: Resident participation...
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On-site reporting from the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Scientific Meeting
SGS Fellow reports for OBG Management