Gynecologic Surgery
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VIDEO: How to catch postpartum necrotizing fasciitis in time
Look for pain that seems out of proportion to the clinical signs.
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VIDEO: When to turn to surgery in postpartum uterine infection
Dr. David Eschenbach explains when to abandon antibiotics and head to the OR in cases of postpartum infection.
From the Journals
C-section raises hysterectomy complication risk later
Study offers further reasons to decrease cesarean delivery when not medically indicated.
From the Journals
VA cohort study: Individualize SSI prophylaxis based on patient factors
New combination against surgical site infections is associated with both benefits and harms.
Feature
Is female genital cosmetic surgery going mainstream?
While ob.gyns. figure out their role, the number of labiaplasties being performed is rising fast.
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Postcesarean outpatient opioid needs predicted by inpatient use
SAN DIEGO – Tailoring prescriptions to predicted needs may help reduce the amount of unused opioids available for diversion.
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Avoid hysterectomy in POP repairs
SAN ANTONIO – New guidelines from the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons are aimed at aiding surgeons as they consider the role of hysterectomy for...
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Predicting extraction of an intact uterus in robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy
SAN ANTONIO – Surgeons can calculate their ability to deliver an intact uterus vaginally during laparoscopic hysterectomy by using a new scoring...
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Confirmatory blood typing unnecessary for closed prolapse repairs
SAN ANTONIO – It may be safe to skip the preoperative blood type and antibody screening before closed apical prolapse repairs, but the same can’t...
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Long-term durability low for nonmesh vaginal prolapse repair
This is the first randomized trial comparing transvaginal uterosacral ligament suspension and transvaginal sacrospinous ligament fixation for...
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Don’t shy away from vaginal salpingectomy
Performing concomitant prophylactic salpingectomy is feasible in vaginal hysterectomies.