Gynecologic Surgery
Opinion
When is hysterectomy appropriate for cervical dysplasia?
In this month's Gynecologic Oncology Consult, Dr. Emma C. Rossi discusses critical counseling for cervical dysplasia patients offered hysterectomy...
From the Journals
SLN mapping is most cost-effective in low-risk endometrial carcinoma
Researchers created a model to compare efficacy and costs for sentinel lymph node mapping and selective and routine lymph node dissection.
Opinion
A new way to classify endometrial cancer
If researchers can better define patients’ endometrial cancer at the time of their biopsy, important clinical decisions might be able to be...
From the Journals
Trachelectomy rate for early-stage cervical cancer rises to 17% in younger women
More young women with early-stage cervical cancer are opting for fertility-sparing trachelectomy, with similar outcomes to hysterectomy.
Opinion
The diagnosis and treatment of ureteral injury
In this month’s Master Class in gynecologic surgery, two urogynecologists discuss the management of ureteral injury.
Conference Coverage
In abdominal myomectomy, cell salvage may reduce transfusions
ORLANDO – Cell salvage may help reduce the need for allogeneic blood transfusion in patients undergoing abdominal myomectomy, a retrospective...
Opinion
Oophorectomy for premenopausal breast cancer
In this month’s Gynecologic Oncology Consult, Dr. Emma Rossi discusses ovarian ablation and removal in treatment of breast cancer.
Conference Coverage
Complete MUS mesh removal not linked to incontinence
SAN FRANCISCO – A retrospective analysis at a tertiary center suggests fear of incontinence should not prevent mesh removal.
Conference Coverage
Leg lymphedema after gynecologic lymphadenectomy exceeds expectations
NEW ORLEANS – Lymphedema of the lower extremity following lymphadenectomy for a gynecologic cancer is more common than generally believed.
Conference Coverage
Endometriosis pain stemming from pelvic spasms improved with botulinum toxin
LOS ANGELES - In a study enrolling 28 women with endometriosis, all had evidence of myofascial dysfunction and pain.
Conference Coverage
ERAS reduced opioid use, improved same-day discharge after gyn surgery
ORLANDO – ERAS implementation improves multiple outcomes for gynecologic surgery patients, but was associated with a slight increase in...