Gynecologic Surgery
Conference Coverage
Is a pelvic examination necessary 6 weeks after hysterectomy?
In asymptomatic women, pelvic examinations at 6 weeks may not detect cuff dehiscence or rule out future risk.
Opinion
Adenomyosis: An update on imaging, medical, and surgical treatment
This benign disorder affects one-fifth to more than one-third of women.
Opinion
Adenomyosis: While a last resort, surgery remains an option
Medical treatment with oral contraceptives, progestins, or the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (Mirena) will relieve symptoms for...
From the Journals
POP surgeries not tied to decreased sexual functioning
Pelvic organ prolapse surgeries should be planned with the goal of optimizing sexual function postoperatively.
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...
From the Journals
Enhanced recovery program improves outcomes after cesarean delivery
ERAS improves outcomes after cesarean including use of opioids, length of stay, and costs.
Feature
FDA updates info on postmarketing surveillance study of Essure
Conference Coverage
Researchers examine learning curve for gender-affirming vaginoplasty
The need for revision surgery may decrease after 50 cases, a study suggests.
Opinion
Identifying ovarian malignancy is not so easy
The 10 simple rules for identifying malignant or benign ovarian masses identified only about three-quarters of them.
Opinion
How to evaluate a suspicious ovarian mass
Generally, women have a 5%-10% lifetime risk of needing surgery for a suspected ovarian mass and a 1.4% (1 in 70) risk that this mass is cancerous...
Conference Coverage
Patients may prefer retrograde-fill voiding trials after pelvic floor surgery