Surgery
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Imiquimod cream offers alternative to surgery for vulvar lesions
Good patient compliance is important for treatment with imiquimod to be successful and that surgery might remain the treatment of choice for...
Surgical Techniques
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons meeting champions training of future gynecologic surgeons
The 2022 annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, March 27-30, focused on surgeon training and many additional significant issues...
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
How to teach vaginal surgery through simulation
Expert review of simulation principles for vaginal hysterectomy and discussion of self-constructed and commercial simulation...
Expert Commentary
Can US “pattern recognition” of classic adnexal lesions reduce surgery, and even referrals for other imaging, in average-risk women?
This is not a new concept. Numerous studies1 have found that pattern recognition performed as well or better...
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Small bowel entrapment during vaginal reconstructive surgery
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Transvaginal mesh, native tissue repair have similar outcomes in 3-year trial
An expert says the study is unlikely to change minds in the contentious debate over options for pelvic organ prolapse as the two sides “are deeply...
From the Journals
Complicated appendicitis during pregnancy: Immediate surgery may be best
Gender-Affirming Gynecology
Breast anatomy and augmentation in transfeminine individuals
There are nuances in patient demographics, anatomy, and surgical technique that obstetricians/gynecologists should be aware of when examining...
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Hormones after cancer: Are they safe?
Hormonal therapy is safe, even beneficial, for many patients with a history of gynecologic cancer, and can significantly improve their quality of...
From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Nerve-sparing laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal endometriosis in ten steps
From the Journals
Performance anxiety highly common among surgeons
“I wish we talked about it more and shared our insecurities. Most of my colleagues pretend they are living gods.”