Surgery
Surgical Techniques
When and how to place an autologous rectus fascia pubovaginal sling
Although synthetic midurethral slings remain the standard of care for most women with stress urinary incontinence, an autologous graft is a safe...
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Rectus fascia pubovaginal sling after an unsuccessful TVT
Although synthetic midurethral slings remain the standard of care for most women with stress urinary incontinence, an autologous graft is a safe...
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Myelomeningocele Repair Drives Changes in Fetal Surgery
Surgical Techniques
How to avoid intestinal and urinary tract injuries during gynecologic laparoscopy
By arming yourself with knowledge of the most common complications—and their causes—and employing well-chosen surgical strategies, you can lower...
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ACOG Urges Vigilance for Reprocessed Devices
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Micropauses During Surgery Lessen Fatigue, Boost Accuracy
Major Finding: Taking a 20-second micropause every 20 minutes during long surgical procedures led to significant improvements in surgeons’...
Surgical Techniques
Ins and outs of straight-stick laparoscopic myomectomy
The multiple advantages a laparoscopic approach to myomectomy can offer over laparotomy hinge on surgical technique—from preoperative evaluation...
News for Your Practice
An interview with PAGS course co–chairs Mickey M. Karram, MD, and Tommaso Falcone, MD
When the Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery symposium, better known as PAGS, convenes for the 15th year, the usual mix of cutting-edge...
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Stronger Evidence of Circumcision Benefits Drives AAP Policy Update
Surgical Techniques
How to avoid major vessel injury during gynecologic laparoscopy
Attention to anatomy, entry techniques, and operative devices can help avert serious injury. Also vital is a plan to manage potential...
Expert Commentary
Does mediolateral episiotomy reduce the risk of anal sphincter injury in operative vaginal delivery?
Yes.