Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Jul 2020
Racial/Ethnic Disparities/Differences in Hysterectomy Route in Women Likely Eligible for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Evaluate racial/ethnic variation in hysterectomy surgical route in women likely eligible for minimally invasive hysterectomy. ⋯ African American, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander women eligible for minimally invasive hysterectomy were more likely than white women to receive abdominal hysterectomy. The proportion of all women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy was highest at hospitals serving higher proportions of African American persons. This difference in treatment type can lead to disparities in outcomes, in part owing to their association with complications.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Jul 2020
Meta AnalysisAnalgesia for Office Hysteroscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
To identify the most effective analgesia for women undergoing office hysteroscopy. ⋯ Women without contraindications should be advised to take oral NSAIDs before undergoing office hysteroscopy to reduce pain during and after the procedure. TENS should be considered as an alternative analgesic in women with contraindications to NSAIDs.