Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Apr 8, 2023 | jmig.org | Erin Carey |Kristin Moore |Asha B. MCCLURG |Ayana DEGAIA |Lauren SCHIFF

Study Objective To examine national trends among race and ethnicity and route of benign hysterectomy from 2007-2018. Design This is a retrospective analysis of the prospective National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) cohort program. Setting This study included data from the NSQIP database including data from the 2014-2018 targeted hysterectomy files. Patients Adult patients undergoing hysterectomy.

Apr 7, 2023 | jmig.org | Trina Mansour |Megan Wasson

Mansour et al. are thanked for keeping the difficulties in detecting deep rectosigmoid endometriosis at the forefront of surgical concerns. They have covered the possibility that deep pelvic ultrasound, rectal ultrasonography, colonoscopy, and MRI may decrease the chance that these lesions are missed (1). Their use of imaging supports Griffiths et al., who reported 14 (88%) of 16 cases with rectovaginal endometriosis missed at a first laparoscopy (2).

Feb 3, 2023 | jmig.org | Jessica Shields |Laura Kenyon |Anne Porter |UT San Antonio

To evaluate the benefit of ice packs as a supplement to standard pain management following laparoscopic hysterectomy. This IRB approved randomized control trial involved patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) for benign conditions. Subjects were randomized to receive standard enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pain management or standard ERAS plus ice packs.

Dec 10, 2022 | jmig.org | Tommaso Falcone

Nov 9, 2022 | jmig.org | Tommaso Falcone