Opinion
Safe abdominal laparoscopic entry
More than 50% of injuries to the gastrointestinal tract and major blood vessels occur at entry, prior to the start of the intended surgery.
Opinion
Laparoscopic approach to abdominal cerclage
With the introduction of a laparoscopic or robot-assisted approach to abdominal cerclage in preterm birth prevention, there has been an upsurge in...
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Uterus transplantation for absolute uterine factor infertility
About 1 in 500 women of childbearing age are affected by AUFI.
Opinion
Adenomyosis: An update on imaging, medical, and surgical treatment
This benign disorder affects one-fifth to more than one-third of women.
Opinion
Identifying ovarian malignancy is not so easy
The 10 simple rules for identifying malignant or benign ovarian masses identified only about three-quarters of them.
Opinion
How to evaluate a suspicious ovarian mass
Generally, women have a 5%-10% lifetime risk of needing surgery for a suspected ovarian mass and a 1.4% (1 in 70) risk that this mass is cancerous...
Opinion
Safely pushing the limits of MIGS surgery
In a minimally invasive approach to hysterectomy, one of the most difficult situations is the truly large uterus – greater than 2,500 grams.
Opinion
The ovarian remnant syndrome
Ovarian remnant syndrome is a pelvic mass with residual ovarian tissue post-oophorectomy.
Opinion
Opportunistic salpingectomy appears to reduce risk of ovarian cancer
The operation does not appear to affect ovarian reserve.
Opinion
A rare but debilitating diagnosis in developed countries
For this month’s Master Class in Gynecologic Surgery, Dr. Charles E. Miller introduces Dr. Alan D. Garely.
Opinion
Discoid resection of rectal endometriotic nodules
While proponents of “shaving” the nodule are quick to point out that compared with segmental bowel resection, pelvic pain, dyspareunia,...