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Defect-directed reconstruction: The common-sense technique for rectocele repair
Thanks to the discovery that tears—not attenuation and disintegration—are the primary reason for connective tissue defects, we can now eliminate...
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Expert Panel: Techniques and tools to prevent pelvic adhesions
Microsurgical techniques, laparotomy versus laparoscopy, use of adjunctive therapy—our panelists relate their views on these issues and discuss...
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Surgery for stress incontinence: Which technique for which patient?
When conservative treatments fail, operative therapy may offer better success—and an increasing number of methods are available.
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3 steps to reduce postoperative ileus
A new assessment of the evidence favors a counter-intuitive approach. Here, a practitioner reviews the role of postoperative feeding, nasogastric...
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When is episiotomy warranted? What the evidence shows
Selective episiotomy appears to offer a number of important benefits compared to routine use, but the debate endures. Dr. Repke reviews the...
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Meeting the challenge of vesicovaginal fistula repair: Conservative and surgical measures
A number of simple adjustments to technique and timing of repair can improve the outlook for this troublesome complication. Here, 2 experts offer...
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New transobturator sling reduces risk of injury
By placing the tension-free sling between the 2 obturator foramens using a perineal approach, surgeons can eliminate complications that stem from...
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Preventing adhesions after abdominal myomectomy: Tools and techniques
Without preventive strategies, adhesions develop in more than half of women who undergo this procedure. Here, a review of protective adjuvants.
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Energy-based techniques to ensure hemostasis and limit damage during laparoscopy
An experienced practitioner details the technical aspects of 3 modalities and advises an orderly protocol, rather than reflex alone, to minimize...
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Uterine artery embolization for symptomatic fibroids: Pros and cons
This procedure—less invasive than hysterectomy or myomectomy—is becoming increasingly popular among patients. Here, a look at the state of the art...
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Pelosi minilaparotomy hysterectomy: Effective alternative to laparoscopy and laparotomy
This new modality—useful for normal, large, and fibroid-ridden uteri—combines the technical benefits of standard laparotomy with the convalescent...