Gynecologic Surgery
Opinion
The ovarian remnant syndrome
Ovarian remnant syndrome is a pelvic mass with residual ovarian tissue post-oophorectomy.
Conference Coverage
Bilateral salpingectomy gains favor for sterilization
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Bilateral salpingectomy is gaining favor in both vaginal and cesarean delivery settings.
News
Preventing delayed genitourinary tract injury during benign hysterectomy
Does cystoscopy reduce the incidence of delayed genitourinary tract injury in clinical practice?
FDA/CDC
FDA orders companies to cease all sales of transvaginal mesh for POP repair
The manufacturers didn’t provide the required safety and efficacy data in their premarket applications.
Conference Coverage
Enhanced recovery also enhances unplanned patient contact
TUSCON, ARIZ. – After implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery program, patients were more likely to have an unscheduled contact with...
From the Journals
Energy-based devices for vaginal rejuvenation described in FDA adverse event reports
The use of
Conference Coverage
SUI cure definition may need updating
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Objective measures of stress urinary incontinence often don’t match patient perception.
Conference Coverage
Alternative regimen reduces narcotic use after pelvic reconstructive surgery
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Round-the-clock ice, Toradol, and Tylenol led to a significant reduction in narcotic use both in-...
Conference Coverage
Following pelvic floor surgery, patients value functional goals
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Patients may need to be counseled about the possibility of failure.
From the Journals
Von Willebrand disease screening is low prior to hysterectomy
The level of screening – less than 1% – is out of alignment with current recommendations that call for consideration of underlying bleeding...
FDA/CDC
FDA panel tackles mesh for anterior repair of POP
Patient-reported outcomes should trump anatomic outcomes as FDA evaluates marketed devices.