Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Clinical Review
2018 Update on pelvic floor dysfunction
“To cysto or not to cysto?” that is the ongoing question surrounding the role of cystoscopy following benign gyn surgery. These authors review...
Expert Commentary
What works best for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: vaginal estrogen, vaginal laser, or combined laser and estrogen therapy?
There are not enough data to recommend laser therapy over the gold standard, transvaginal estrogen, for treating symptoms of the...
Clinical Review
Ovarian masses: Surgery or surveillance?
When evaluating a woman’s risk of ovarian malignancy, a 2-step process that includes morphology-based ultrasonography and, if needed, secondary...
Conference Coverage
Complete MUS mesh removal not linked to incontinence
SAN FRANCISCO – A retrospective analysis at a tertiary center suggests fear of incontinence should not prevent mesh removal.
From the Journals
ACOG updates guidance on pelvic organ prolapse
The interim update incorporates new systematic review evidence on the use of biologic and synthetic mesh grafts for anterior POP repair.
Conference Coverage
Beyond the Kegel: the who, why, and how of pelvic floor PT
PT referrals are an option for pelvic floor dysfunction after menopause.
Board Exam Corner
Pelvic organ prolapse: Effective treatments
What is the most effective surgical procedure for a sexually-active patient with advanced prolapse?
Conference Coverage
Avoid hysterectomy in POP repairs
SAN ANTONIO – New guidelines from the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons are aimed at aiding surgeons as they consider the role of hysterectomy for...
Conference Coverage
Lightweight mesh reduces erosion risk after sacrocolpopexy
SAN ANTONIO – Mesh choice and suture selection are both important in decreasing the risk of erosion.
Conference Coverage
Confirmatory blood typing unnecessary for closed prolapse repairs
SAN ANTONIO – It may be safe to skip the preoperative blood type and antibody screening before closed apical prolapse repairs, but the same can’t...
Conference Coverage
Long-term durability low for nonmesh vaginal prolapse repair
This is the first randomized trial comparing transvaginal uterosacral ligament suspension and transvaginal sacrospinous ligament fixation for...