Obstetrics & gynaecology

Robotic hysterectomy usage up for benign disease

(HealthDay)—The use of robotic hysterectomy procedures has significantly increased, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

No overall survival benefit tied to bilateral oophorectomy

(HealthDay)—At no age is there an overall survival benefit associated with bilateral oophorectomy compared with ovarian conservation at the time of hysterectomy for benign disease, according to a study published online ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Surgery

FDA warning ups hysterectomy complications for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women undergoing hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, there was an increase in major and minor 30-day complication rates following the issuing of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration black box warning against ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study compares surgical treatment options for uterine fibroids

In a recent study, Mayo Clinic researchers compared the cost-effectiveness of surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, suggesting that the less invasive option may relieve symptoms without as high a price.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Many women with pelvic prolapse prefer to keep uterus

(HealthDay)—More women may prefer uterine preservation to hysterectomy for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse symptoms, according to research published in the November issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Total vaginal hysterectomy generates net hospital income

(HealthDay)—Compared with total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH), hospital costs are greater with laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH), total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), and robotic hysterectomy (RH), according ...

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