Hysterectomy
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Socioeconomic disparities persist in hysterectomy access
Perioperative and overall complications were higher in women who underwent hysterectomies by low-volume surgeons.
Expert Commentary
Closing the racial gap in minimally invasive gyn hysterectomy and myomectomy
Providing equitable care calls for research, education, training, and targeted quality improvements
The historical...
Product Review
FDA and power morcellation, gel for vaginal odor, and an intrauterine electrosurgery system
FDA and power morcellation, gel for vaginal odor, and an intrauterine electrosurgery system
FDA guidance for...
Expert Commentary
Can a once-daily oral formulation treat symptoms of uterine fibroids without causing hot flashes or bone loss?
Menstrual bleeding was significantly reduced among women with uterine fibroids who took a new once-daily...
From the Editor
Optimize your treatment of endometriosis by using an FDA-approved hormonal medication
For women with endometriosis, if one estrogen-progestin contraceptive results in suboptimal control of pelvic pain, do not...
Latest News
Antimicrobial, pH-modulating gel shows promise in preventing common STIs
Most of the participants said they would likely recommend EVO100 to other women and continue using this preventive treatment.
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FDA supports robotic device as hysterectomy helper
Robotically assisted surgical device approved as option for hysterectomy in noncancerous cases.
From the Editor
Cesarean myomectomy: Safe operation or surgical folly?
In many countries cesarean myomectomy is now viewed as a safe and effective procedure in carefully selected clinical situations
News for Your Practice
Prophylactic antibiotics for myomectomy?
ACOG does not currently recommend antibiotics for myomectomy procedures. A retrospective study adds to the evidence, however,...
From the Journals
Endometriosis, surgical approach impact risk of bowel injury in hysterectomy
Women with endometriosis most frequently had bowel injury, but it also occurred in women with uterine leiomyomas, pain, menstrual disorders, and...
Supplements
Even in a virtual environment, the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons delivers without a “glitch”
The events typical of in-person meetings, such as abstracts, videos, postgraduate courses, and keynote addresses, were offered,...