Surgery
Conference Coverage
Cervical cancer recurrence patterns differ after laparoscopic and open hysterectomy
The likelihood of recurrence at certain sites and the timing of recurrence may relate to the surgical approach.
Conference Coverage
Two-layer vaginal cuff closure may protect against laparoscopic hysterectomy complications
Fewer vaginal cuff complications occurred in patients whose surgeons used the two-layer technique instead of the one-layer technique.
Conference Coverage
Researchers evaluate gynecology-specific laparoscopic simulator
Students’ confidence appears similar doing a simulated laparoscopic suturing task whether they train with a standard or gynecology-specific...
Conference Coverage
Is a pelvic examination necessary 6 weeks after hysterectomy?
In asymptomatic women, pelvic examinations at 6 weeks may not detect cuff dehiscence or rule out future risk.
Feature
COVID-19 cases in children continue to set records
More than 1.18 million U.S. children have been infected by the coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.
Commentary
Should our patients really go home for the holidays?
Risks to warn patients of include high-risk status, risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and how to mitigate it, and mode of transportation.
Conference Coverage
Food insecurity called urgent issue you must address
One in three Black children and one in four Latino children are experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
COVID-19: U.S. sets new weekly high in children
“Heightened wave of infections” brings nearly 200,000 more child cases in October.
From the Journals
Chinese American families suffer discrimination related to COVID-19
In a sample of Chinese American parents and children, reports of racial discrimination during the pandemic were common.
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Are uterine manipulators safe for gynecologic cancer surgery?
Prospective studies are needed to determine if use of these instruments truly is safe or not.
From the Journals
POP surgeries not tied to decreased sexual functioning
Pelvic organ prolapse surgeries should be planned with the goal of optimizing sexual function postoperatively.