Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery
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Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg · Sep 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyRobotic virtual reality simulation plus standard robotic orientation versus standard robotic orientation alone: a randomized controlled trial.
The objective of this study was to compare the effect of virtual reality simulation training plus robotic orientation versus robotic orientation alone on performance of surgical tasks using an inanimate model. ⋯ Standard robotic orientation and/or robotic virtual reality simulation improve surgical skills on an inanimate model, although this may be a function of the initial "practice" on the inanimate model and repeat testing of a known task. However, robotic virtual reality simulation training increases GRS pass rates consistent with improved robotic technical skills learned in a virtual reality environment.
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Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg · Sep 2013
Botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX) for refractory myofascial pelvic pain.
To assess intralevator botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections for refractory myofascial pelvic pain with short tight pelvic floor. ⋯ Intralevator injection of Botox demonstrates effectiveness in women with refractory myofascial pelvic pain with few self-limiting adverse effects.
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Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg · Sep 2013
Defining patients' knowledge and perceptions of vaginal mesh surgery.
Given recent government investigations and media coverage of the controversy regarding mesh surgery, we sought to define patients' knowledge and perceptions of vaginal mesh surgery. ⋯ Nearly two thirds of new patients had knowledge of vaginal mesh surgery. We identified considerable misinformation and aversion to future mesh surgery among these women.