Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2014
ReviewManagement of complications encountered with Essure hysteroscopic sterilization: a systematic review.
Essure hysteroscopic sterilization has been US Food and Drug Administration-approved in the United States since 2002. Complications associated with the Essure device include improper placement (malpositioning), unintended pregnancy, pain, infection, and nickel allergy. The rarity of complications, compounded by underreporting, makes it difficult to determine best practices insofar as management. This systematic review synthesizes the national and global experience with management of Essure-related complications and suggests treatment options when data allow.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and misoprostol for pain relief during and after hysterosalpingography: prospective, randomized, controlled trial.
To assess whether vaginal misoprostol or oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce pain during and 30 minutes after hysterosalpingography (HSG). ⋯ There is no benefit in terms of pain reduction with the use of misoprostol during HSG or at 30 minutes after the procedure. However, NSAIDs are associated with pain relief during the HSG procedure.
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To measure the safety culture in the robotics surgery operating room before and after implementation of the Robotic Operating Room Computerized Checklist (RORCC). ⋯ Quality of communication and collaboration in the gynecology robotics operating room is high between most positions; however, safety attitude responses are low overall. No differences after RORCC implementation and low response rates may highlight lack of staff support.
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To estimate the prevalence of genital tract diseases in women with initial and recurrent postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) to help inform diagnostic pathways. ⋯ Recurrent PMB results in less likelihood of premalignant and malignant endometrial disease; however, in 1 of 4 women PMB is caused by endometrial polyps. First-line investigation in women with recurrent PMB should be tests that have high accuracy for enabling diagnosis of focal diseases, such as outpatient hysteroscopy or saline infusion sonography.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2014
Assessment of collagen-coated anterior mesh through morphology and clinical outcomes in pelvic reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse.
To assess the morphologic features of anterior armed transobturator collagen-coated polypropylene mesh and its clinical outcomes in pelvic reconstructive surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse. ⋯ Ultrasound features suggest that the degeneration of collagen barrier may be longer than expected and that integration of collagen-coated mesh could occur up to 1 year. A substantially good clinical outcome was noted.