Surgical Techniques

Surgical Techniques

Challenges and innovations in training gyn surgeons

Author:

Mary V. Baker, MD, MBA

Brandy M. Butler, MD

Shivani M. Murarka, MD

Cecile A. Ferrando, MD, MPH

Douglas W. Miyazaki, MD

Carl W. Zimmerman, MD

Educators are responding to the problematic issues involving ObGyn resident surgical training with strategies that encompass...

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Surgical Techniques

Vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas from obstetric-related causes: Diagnosis and management

Author:

Saifuddin T. Mama, MD, MPH

Fistulas resulting from obstetric causes, although rare in developed countries, create considerable morbidity and psychologic...

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OR safety and efficiency: Measuring and monitoring all factors—including surgical volume

Author:

Oz Harmanli, MD

Kenneth Catchpole, PhD

Teodor Grantcharov, MD, PhD

Jason D. Wright, MD

Human, nontechnical, and environmental factors may be as critical as surgeons’ experience and skills in OR safety and efficiency. Case volume of...

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Surgical Techniques

Society of Gynecologic Surgeons meeting champions training of future gynecologic surgeons

Author:

Oz Harmanli, MD

The 2022 annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, March 27-30, focused on surgeon training and many additional significant issues...

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From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons

How to teach vaginal surgery through simulation

Author:

Payton Schmidt, MD

Veronica Lerner, MD

Chi Chiung Grace Chen, MD

Douglas Miyazaki, MD

Christine M. Vaccaro, DO

Expert review of simulation principles for vaginal hysterectomy and discussion of self-constructed and commercial simulation...

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Innovative therapies in gynecology: The evidence and your practice

Author:

Miles Murphy, MD, MSPH

Cecile Ferrando, MD, MPH

S. Abbas Shobeiri, MD, MBA

Andrea Pezzella, MD

Nonsurgical, nonhormonal novel treatments appear promising for treating such disorders as GSM and SUI, but is the evidence of...

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A multidisciplinary approach to gyn care: A single center’s experience

Author:

Cecile A. Ferrando, MD, MPH

Katie Propst, MD

The Cleveland Clinic’s combined specialist team approach for patients with complex gynecologic conditions makes a difference in...

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Surgical Techniques

Electrosurgical hysteroscopy: Principles and expert techniques for optimizing the resectoscope loop

Author:

Tiffany Y, Sia, MD

Hye-Chun Hur, MD, MPH

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Unrecognized placenta accreta spectrum: Intraoperative management

Author:

Charlotte Gamble, MD, MPH

Fady Khoury-Collado, MD

Assembling a multidisciplinary team and preparing for massive bleeding are essential components of the surgical plan for managing PAS

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Transvaginal reconstructive surgery for POP: Innovative approach to graft augmentation in the post-mesh era

Author:

Jessica Sosa-Stanley, MD

Vincent R. Lucente, MD, MBA

Michael J. Kennelly, MD

Sachin B. Shenoy, MD

These surgeons describe a novel technique for transvaginal reconstruction using a biologic allograft product

Pelvic organ...

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Hysteroscopy and COVID-19: Have recommended techniques changed due to the pandemic?

Author:

Laura Florez, MD

Jose Carugno, MD

Be cognizant to follow these recommendations for minimizing the risk of viral spread during hysteroscopic procedures

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