BackgroundOptimization of surgical scheduling represents an opportunity to improve resource utilization and increase patient access. Increasing body mass index (BMI) has been associated with increased operating time and may provide an oppor…
Study objectiveLearning to evaluate and treat chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is an established curriculum objective within the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS). Our aim was to investigate current educational experienc…
Kathryn Witzeman,1 Oscar Antunez Flores,2 Roberta I Renzelli-Cain,3 Brett Worly,4 Janelle K Moulder,5 Jorge F Carrillo,6 Beth Schneider7 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA; 2AbbVie Inc., …
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether deep-infiltrating endometriosis (DE) carries an increased risk of appendiceal endometriosis (AppE) as compared with superficial endometriosis or no endometriosis. METHODS: In a retrospective study, data were …
A multiparous obese patient with prior abdominal surgeries complained of cyclic abdominal pain located near the surgical scar. A 1 cm lesion was identified on imaging. Computed tomography-guided needle localization was performed immediately…
When appropriately performed, hysterectomy most often contributes substantially to quality of life. Postoperative morbidity is minimal, in particular after minimally invasive surgery. In a minority of women, pain during intercourse is one o…