Gynecologic Surgery
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Enhanced recovery also enhances unplanned patient contact
TUSCON, ARIZ. – After implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery program, patients were more likely to have an unscheduled contact with...
From the Journals
Energy-based devices for vaginal rejuvenation described in FDA adverse event reports
The use of
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SUI cure definition may need updating
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Objective measures of stress urinary incontinence often don’t match patient perception.
Conference Coverage
Alternative regimen reduces narcotic use after pelvic reconstructive surgery
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Round-the-clock ice, Toradol, and Tylenol led to a significant reduction in narcotic use both in-...
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Following pelvic floor surgery, patients value functional goals
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Patients may need to be counseled about the possibility of failure.
From the Journals
Von Willebrand disease screening is low prior to hysterectomy
The level of screening – less than 1% – is out of alignment with current recommendations that call for consideration of underlying bleeding...
FDA/CDC
FDA panel tackles mesh for anterior repair of POP
Patient-reported outcomes should trump anatomic outcomes as FDA evaluates marketed devices.
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Riboflavin helps visualize urine flow during cystoscopy
Indigo carmine has been in short supply, so surgeons have been looking for other options.
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Preoperative acetaminophen does not improve prolapse surgery pain
Women given preop intravenous acetaminophen before pelvic organ prolapse surgery show no improvements in pain, compared with those given placebo...
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Surgeon: Sacral colpopexy can be smart strategy in POP repairs
LAS VEGAS – Beri M. Ridgeway, MD, offers insight into various approaches to prolapse in women.
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Despite concerns, synthetic slings are still ‘standard of care’ in SUI
LAS VEGAS – Beri M. Ridgeway, MD, urges colleagues to not fear the treatment for stress urinary incontinence.