Gynecologic Surgery
Conference Coverage
Complete resection tied to improved survival in low-grade serous ovarian cancer
Unlike platinum-based chemotherapy, resection to the point of no residual disease was associated with improved survival.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Pain and impaired QOL persist after open endometrial cancer surgery
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – The disability from open surgery was “maintained even at 3 months, and it was clinically and statistically different.”
Conference Coverage
Isolated tumor cells did not predict progression in endometrial cancer
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Dr. Marie Plante reported on the outlook for patients with isolated tumor cells in their sentinel lymph nodes at the annual...
Commentary
Postoperative pain in women with preexisting chronic pain
Women are more likely to be diagnosed with a chronic pain condition and seek treatment. There are preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative...
From the Journals
Vascular surgeons underutilize palliative care planning
Almost three-quarters of patients were transitioned to palliative care; of those, 14% presented with an advanced directive and 28% received a...
From the Journals
Diagnostic laparoscopy identifies ovarian cancers amenable to PCS
For women with suspected advanced epithelial ovarian cancer, diagnostic laparoscopy can help to distinguish between patients who could benefit...
Article
Preventing surgical site infections in hysterectomy
A comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to hysterectomy throughout the perioperative period is necessary. It is imperative that good...
From the Journals
Four-part ‘safety bundle’ targets gynecologic surgery infections
An expert panel is calling for preoperative evaluation of infection risk in every patient and surgical timeouts in every case.
Conference Coverage
New-onset pain rare after Essure placement
ORLANDO – While some women report new-onset pelvic pain after placement of an Essure sterilization device, results of a retrospective study...
Article
Tips for avoiding nerve injuries in gynecologic surgery
Upper- and lower-extremity injuries can occur during gynecologic surgery. While most of the injuries are transient, sensory injuries that resolve...
Conference Coverage
Survey: More than half of gynecologic oncologists altered morcellation practices
ORLANDO – Following the Food and Drug Administration’s 2014 warning against use of laparoscopic uterine power morcellation, 13% of gynecologic...