Gynecologic Surgery
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Fibroids: Medical Therapy Not Hysterectomy Should Be First Treatment Choice Interventional Options Case Study
The practice summary calls for earlier identification and treatment of fibroid disease and may raise awareness among general gynecologists and...
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When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges
The disruptions caused by cancer and its treatment can interfere with normal physiological and psychological development, leading to issues with...
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Uterus Transplants in Women With Uterine-Factor Infertility Show High Rate of Live Births
“Uterus transplant was technically feasible and was associated with a high live birth rate following successful graft survival.”
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Could total mesometrial resection become a new standard treatment for cervical cancer?
Study compares TMMR plus therapeutic lymph node dissection without adjuvant radiation versus standard treatment for early-stage and locally...
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Which Surgery for Vaginal Vault Prolapse? No Clear Winner
Various surgical approaches to treat vaginal vault prolapse may be similarly safe and effective.
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Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk for Some
“The surgical treatment benefit was predominantly seen in women with hyperinsulinemia, suggesting insulin may be used as a predictor of treatment...
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Florida Allows Doctors To Perform C-Sections Outside of Hospitals
Though touted as providing more options for pregnant patients, ob.gyns. and hospitals warn about dangers.
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Myomectomy best for avoiding reintervention after fibroid procedures
Of the four uterus-preserving treatments for leiomyoma, myomectomy is also the most common.
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Surgeon Claims Colleague Made False Board Complaints to Get Him Fired
Kaiser Permanente surgeon claims colleague made claims within the hospital and to medical board that harmed his reputation.
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Minimally Invasive Cytoreductive Approach Comparable to Open Surgery for Ovarian Cancer
There were no differences in survival for patients with complete gross resections who underwent interval debulking via laparoscopy/robotics or...
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Non-Radical Surgery a Win-Win for Early Cervical Cancer
Researchers assessed changes in bladder function and sexual function, and other functional outcomes of QOL in patients who had a non-radical...