Surgery

A recent study highlights that preoperative anemia significantly increases health care costs and adverse outcomes for patients undergoing elective hysterectomy and myomectomy.

Investigators review medical, surgical, and radiologic methods to manage abnormal uterine bleeding caused by fibroids, highlighting the need for personalized treatment strategies to improve quality of life.

A phase 3 trial found simple hysterectomy is noninferior to radical hysterectomy in preventing pelvic recurrence within 3 years while reducing urologic complications in low-risk, early-stage cervical cancer patients.

A comprehensive analysis shows the benefits of thromboprophylaxis often outweigh the bleeding risks during gynecologic cancer procedures, though patient-specific risk factors are crucial for decision-making.

In a recent study, increased rates of spinal hypotension were observed among women receiving a higher plain ropivacaine dose during cesarean section.

A meta analysis highlights how kinesiotherapy post-breast cancer surgery may significantly improve patient quality of life.

In a recent study, similar postoperative outcomes were reported in patients receiving anterior vaginal wall repair vs paravaginal repair for laparoscopic pelvic organ prolapse, including similar success rates.

In a recent study, researchers recommended minimally invasive procedures vs hysterectomy for improved patient outcomes when treating uterine fibroids.

New data from SMSNA 2024 show transplant recipients face a 17% reduced risk of poor sexual function outcomes after procedure.

In a recent study, patients undergoing music therapy reported better pain and stress scores, as well as improved pulse rates.

A recent study highlights that patients with endometriosis undergoing laparoscopic surgery use more opioids postoperatively, suggesting the need for tailored pain management.

In a recent study, a decrease in opioid dispensing was observed among youths undergoing surgical procedures, but rates remained high enough to warrant additional action.

In a recent study, sexual functioning outcomes were significantly improved in patients receiving hysterectomy, regardless of cervix preservation status.

In a recent study, patients with shunt complications rarely had poor obstetric outcomes, and no cases of shunt malfunction were reported.

A recent study shows that adding metronidazole to cefazolin significantly lowers the risk of surgical site infections in gynecologic cancer surgeries, enhancing patient outcomes.

A retrospective analysis of postpartum hemorrhage cases shows the noninvasive procedure may be a simplistic and highly effective mean to reduce bleeding.

A case series study shows women with absolute uterine-factor infertility who achieve a successful graft survival from uterus transplants may have greater conception success.

Virtual Incision Corporation has announced the successful performance of the first benign hysterectomy using their miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery device, MIRA, in a clinical trial assessing its safety and efficacy.

A recent study introduced a stratification tool to identify patients at higher risk for blood transfusion after laparoscopic myomectomy, highlighting key preoperative and intraoperative risk factors.

A recent study reveals that fertility-sparing surgery offers similar survival outcomes to standard surgery for cervical cancer patients with tumors of 4 cm or smaller, potentially expanding treatment options for younger women.

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A recent study finds that lateral episiotomy is a safe and effective procedure for reducing obstetric anal sphincter injuries in nulliparous women, highlighting its potential benefits during instrumental births.

A recent highlights elevated morbidity and mortality risks in premenopausal women underusing estrogen therapy after oophorectomy, underscoring the critical need for hormone therapy to mitigate adverse health outcomes.

Explore how robotic surgery revolutionizes obstetric and gynecologic procedures, offering enhanced precision, reduced complications, and improved patient outcomes, while also examining challenges and future prospects in the field.

A study highlighted how non-English-speaking patients undergoing gynecologic surgery face undertreated pain, emphasizing the need for equitable pain management practices.

In a poster featured at the 2023 Society for OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting, study investigators underline the importance of aesthetics in cesarean section closures as both providers and patients.

During the poster session of the 2022 American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association’s 47th Annual Meeting, 2 researchers shared their study insights, which honed in on key risk factors for urinary tract injuries during major surgery.

Much innovation has taken place in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in the last decade. Enthusiasm for single-port surgery has waned over the past decade, due to factors like Reimbursement issues and technical demand led to a decrease in enthusiasm, but robotics companies continue to develop new solutions.

While sacrocolpopexy has been the gold standard for the anatomical correction of pelvic organ prolapse for more than three decades, it is a technically challenging procedure that results in dividing the pelvis by mesh material and often requires extensive bowel manipulation.

Devin Garza, MD, HCA, provided strategies on how to perform a successful myomectomy at AAGL’s 50th Global Congress on MIGS in Austin, Texas.