The association between hyperglycaemia and congenital malformations was first recognised over 40 years ago and was followed by the development of preconception clinics for women with diabetes. A fresh look…
Pre existing Diabetes (Type 1 & 2) and gestational Diabetes are an increasing problem in current obstetric practice. The ‘obesity epidemic’ is adding to the problem with increasing numbers of…
1. a) F b) F c) T d) F e) T There is no data on progression of retinopathy and pre-conception care. Although risk of preeclampsia may be related to…
1. The following has/have been proven for the benefits of vaginal hysterectomy (VH) versus abdominal hysterectomy (AH): a) Speedier return to normal activities b) Fewer febrile episodes c) Reduced cost…
The gold standard treatment for endometrial cancer is surgery. Less invasive surgical procedures (e.g. vaginal surgery), provide equivalent cure rates and are preferred interventions for elderly women or women with…
Women affected by early stage invasive cancer of the cervix are usually treated by surgery. Radical abdominal hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy is the most widely used technique. Because the morbidity…
Radical vaginal trachelectomy is today an established method of treating selected women with cervical cancer stage IA2 and IB1, with tumour size less than 2 cm without precluding future childbearing….
Stress urinary incontinence is a common condition that can severely affect a woman’s quality of life. Midurethral slings (tension-free vaginal tape and transobturator tape) are becoming first-line surgical treatments for…
The pathogenesis of prolapse and the requirements for a successful surgical outcome vary from one person to another. The importance of traditional risk factors is questionable, but failed previous repair…
In this review, I aim to establish the place of vaginal pelvic organ prolapse surgery with mesh, drawing on personal experience. Physiopathologic justifications for the use of synthetic implants are…
