Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Mar 2018
The use of barbed sutures for vaginal cuff closure during laparoscopic hysterectomy.
To compare surgical outcomes and complications of 334 women who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy with or without the use of barbed sutures for vaginal cuff closure. ⋯ Vaginal cuff suture performed with barbed suture material is a safe and well-tolerated procedure and reduces operative times. We did not find any meaningful decrease in postoperative vaginal complications including vaginal cuff dehiscence based on the suture material.
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Mar 2018
Evaluation of an interdisciplinary palliative care inhouse training for professionals in gynecological oncology.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a pilot interdisciplinary inhouse training in palliative care (PC) for gynecological oncologists. ⋯ PC inhouse training improves the understanding of PC and the interdisciplinary approach in the management of patients with advanced disease. It is a feasible and useful instrument to improve the competencies in generalist PC of specialists in gynecological oncology.