Gynecologic Surgery
FDA/CDC
FDA: Laparoscopic power morcellators can spread malignant cells when used in women with occult uterine cancers*
The findings reinforce the FDA’s warnings that these devices shouldn’t be used to remove fibroids from some women.
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Survey: Safety, rather than ethics, tops concerns about uterine transplantation
For absolute uterine infertility, most physicians see transplantation as an option.
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Clinical trial: Study underway of robot-assisted surgery for pelvic prolapse
Sacrocolpopexy is the focus of a trial examining robotic assisted–procedure learning curves and outcomes.
Conference Coverage
Robotic hysterectomy plus mini-lap outperformed open procedure
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Robotic hysterectomy combined with mini-laparotomy is a safe and feasible option for tissue extraction when contained...
Conference Coverage
Preop endocervical sampling pathology can guide trachelectomy planning
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Findings from preoperative endocervical sampling were fairly consistent with pathologies identified at trachelectomy, in a...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Outpatient hysterectomies offer advantages for surgeons, patients
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Getting high-volume surgeons to perform outpatient advanced gynecologic procedures saves money for the health care system...
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Higher BMI linked to lower risk of hysterectomy reoperation
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – The counter-intuitive findings show that weighing more actually reduces the risk of reoperation.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Innovative technology is opening doors for vaginal hysterectomy
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – New tools and techniques are improving vaginal hysterectomy procedures.
Conference Coverage
Fibroids associated with lower chance of unsuspected malignancy
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – New study findings could change the conversation about morcellation risks.
From the Journals
Single-port laparoscopy has few complications but BMI matters
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Single-port laparoscopy has the potential to decrease surgical complications but obese patients have higher risks.
From the Journals
ACOG updates guidance on pelvic organ prolapse
The interim update incorporates new systematic review evidence on the use of biologic and synthetic mesh grafts for anterior POP repair.