Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Jul 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral pregabalin for relief of shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.
To investigate the efficacy of pregabalin for the relief of postoperative shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. ⋯ Perioperative administration of 75 mg pregabalin significantly reduced postoperative laparoscopic shoulder pain and amount of analgesic used.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Jul 2014
Review Practice GuidelineAAGL practice report: Morcellation during uterine tissue extraction.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · May 2014
ReviewElectromechanical morcellators in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery: an update.
To assess all electromechanical morcellators used in gynecology to achieve an objective comparison between them and to make suggestions for improvements in future developments. ⋯ Over the years, the morcellator has improved with respect to the morcellation rate. However, the morcellation process still has limitations, including tissue scattering, morcellator-related injuries, and the inevitable small blade diameter, which all come at the expense of the morcellation rate and time. Therefore, development of improved morcellators is required, with consideration of the observed limitations.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · May 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyLow vs standard pneumoperitoneum pressure during laparoscopic hysterectomy: prospective randomized trial.
To compare the use of low pneumoperitoneum pressure (LPP; 8 mm Hg) vs standard pneumoperitoneum pressure (SPP; 12 mm Hg) during mini-laparoscopic hysterectomy (MLH). ⋯ In experienced hands, use of LPP is safe and feasible. During performance of MLH, compared with SPP, LPP is a simple method that offers advantages of less shoulder-tip pain.