Background With rising health care expenditures, hospitals must contain costs in ways that maintain high-quality patient care. A significant portion of perioperative costs are associated with materials and supplies; many…
Background Internet resources are becoming increasingly important for patients seeking medical knowledge. It is imperative to understand patient use and preferences for using the Internet and social networking websites to…
Background Evidence supports that surgeons are at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Objective The objective of the study was to compare the effect of different chairs on work-related musculoskeletal…
Background Pelvic organ prolapse can have a negative impact on a woman’s overall functioning. When choosing between surgery or pessary, many women have information needs about long-term expectations. Whereas it…
Background The rates reported for postoperative urinary retention following midurethral sling procedures are highly variable. Determining which patients have a higher likelihood of failing a voiding trial will help with…
Background Cytomegalovirus infection is the most common perinatal viral infection that can lead to severe long-term medical conditions. Antenatal identification of maternal cytomegalovirus infections with proven fetal transmission and potential…
Background Despite a lack of evidence showing improved clinical outcomes with robotic-assisted hysterectomy over other minimally invasive routes for benign indications, this route has increased in popularity over the last…
Background Reported rates of gluteal pain after sacrospinous ligament fixation range from 12–55% in the immediate postoperative period and from 4–15% 4–6 weeks postoperatively. The source of gluteal pain often…
Background Robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery is common, but requires unique training. A validated assessment tool for evaluating trainees’ robotic surgery skills is Robotic-Objective Structured Assessments of Technical Skills. Objective We sought…
Background Postpartum hysterectomy is an obstetric procedure that carries significant maternal risk that is not well characterized by hospital volume. Objective The objective of this study was to determine risk…
