Surgical Techniques
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Anterior vaginal wall prolapse: The challenge of cystocele repair
What’s the best strategy? Repairs often fail and the literature is inconclusive. Three experts analyze what we can learn from the limited studies...
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Preventing BRCA-related cancers: The case for oophorectomy
The team that conducted the recent prospective trial of risk-reducing surgery versus surveillance reviews the evidence, plus surgical technique,...
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Laparoscopic tissue extraction: Pros and cons of 4 techniques
Understanding risks and benefits can improve tissue removal without spillage or protracted morcellation.
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A novel minilaparotomy approach for large ovarian cysts
This alternative to laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted procedures retains the benefits of minimal access while circumventing the need for...
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Cutting the risk of hysteroscopic complications
Proper selection and treatment of patients and prompt intervention minimize complications and legal risks of this effective, underutilized...
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Defect-directed reconstruction: The common-sense technique for rectocele repair
Thanks to the discovery that tears—not attenuation and disintegration—are the primary reason for connective tissue defects, we can now eliminate...
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Expert Panel: Techniques and tools to prevent pelvic adhesions
Microsurgical techniques, laparotomy versus laparoscopy, use of adjunctive therapy—our panelists relate their views on these issues and discuss...
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Surgery for stress incontinence: Which technique for which patient?
When conservative treatments fail, operative therapy may offer better success—and an increasing number of methods are available.
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3 steps to reduce postoperative ileus
A new assessment of the evidence favors a counter-intuitive approach. Here, a practitioner reviews the role of postoperative feeding, nasogastric...
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When is episiotomy warranted? What the evidence shows
Selective episiotomy appears to offer a number of important benefits compared to routine use, but the debate endures. Dr. Repke reviews the...
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Meeting the challenge of vesicovaginal fistula repair: Conservative and surgical measures
A number of simple adjustments to technique and timing of repair can improve the outlook for this troublesome complication. Here, 2 experts offer...