European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jun 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effects of giving patients verbal or written pre-operative information in gynecologic oncology surgery: a randomized study and the medical-legal point of view.
To evaluate the verbal and written preoperative information in patients undergoing surgery for malignant gynaecologic disease, in terms of satisfaction about preoperative received informations, hospitalization days, postoperative pain experienced using visual analogue scale (VAS) and number of pain drugs used daily. ⋯ We support the use of preoperative information leaflet to better prepare patients for a surgical procedure, showing a faster recovery, low medications use and a better quality of life outcome.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jun 2014
Risk factors for mesh erosion after vaginal sling procedures for urinary incontinence.
To identify risk factors for mesh erosion in women undergoing vaginal sling procedures for urinary incontinence with synthetic meshes, and to estimate the incidence of mesh erosion after these procedures. ⋯ Mesh erosion following vaginal sling procedures is a frustrating complication with relatively low incidence. It was found to occur more often after TOT procedures than TVT procedures. Older age, diabetes mellitus, smoking, length of vaginal incision >2 cm, recurrent vaginal incision for postoperative complications, and previous vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence increased the risk of mesh erosion. Identification of risk factors may enable surgeons to prevent or minimize this complication.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Jun 2014
Ultrasound-guided transvaginal radiofrequency myolysis for symptomatic uterine myomas.
To investigate the feasibility, efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided transvaginal radiofrequency myolysis for symptomatic uterine myomas. ⋯ Ultrasound-guided transvaginal radiofrequency myolysis may be a safe, effective and minimally invasive outpatient procedure for the treatment of symptomatic uterine myomas.