Gynecologic Surgery
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How often does risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy identify cancer?
In one study of women with BRCA mutations who underwent the procedure, about 3% received a cancer diagnosis.
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Range of interventions reduces likelihood of infection after hysterectomy
Hand hygiene improvement, optimizing antibiotic order sets, and removing catheters sooner were among the interventions instituted.
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Local analgesia before prolapse surgery may not be needed to reduce postop pain
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Cerclage in twin pregnancies reduces perinatal mortality in randomized trial
A safety monitoring board stopped the study early because perinatal mortality occurred more often in the group that did not receive the...
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One-week postsurgical interval for voiding trial increases pass rate
The findings of this small study suggest waiting a week for a second voiding trial after vaginal prolapse surgery results in a better chance of...
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Pubovaginal sling during urethral diverticulectomy reduces stress incontinence
The reduction in stress urinary incontinence was significant, but it was associated with other adverse effects.
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High BMI does not complicate postpartum tubal ligation
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – Complications occurred in 2% of patients at one center, and the proportion of patients with a complication did not...
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ERAS protocol for cesarean delivery reduces opioid usage
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – An enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway for cesarean delivery decreased postoperative opioid usage by 62% in one...
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Salpingectomy adds little time and no complications to cesarean delivery
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – A new meta-analysis can inform shared decision-making for those seeking to reduce risk of ovarian...
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Stress incontinence surgery found to improve sexual dysfunction
There were no significant differences between the four surgical treatments for stress urinary incontinence.
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In hysterectomy, consider wider risks of ovary removal
LAS VEGAS – Ovaries may be active in women as late as their 70s.