Factor V Leiden mutation: Kjellberg et al
The article below summarizes a roundtable discussion of a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research….
Pelvic floor disorders and sexual function in gynecologic cancer survivors: a cohort study
Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders and sexual function in survivors of gynecologic cancer. Study Design We surveyed survivors of gynecologic…
Quantification of vaginal support: are continuous summary scores better than POPQ stage?
Objective This analysis compared 3 continuous variables as summary support loss (SL) scores with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) quantification (POPQ) ordinal stages. Study Design We used pooled baseline data from…
Risk of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in urogynecologic surgical patients
Objective We sought to determine the incidence of symptomatic deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, collectively referred to as venous thromboembolic events (VTE), in patients undergoing urogynecologic surgery to guide…
Association of body mass index with hip and thigh pain following transobturator midurethral sling placement
Objective We sought to investigate the incidence of hip and proximal lower extremity pain following transobturator midurethral sling and evaluate the association between pain and body mass index (BMI). Study…
Evaluation of a transvaginal mesh delivery system for the correction of pelvic organ prolapse: subjective and objective findings at least 1 year after surgery
Objective We sought to track objective and subjective outcomes ≥1 year after transvaginal mesh system to correct prolapse. Study Design This was a retrospective cohort study of 120 women who…
Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging for assessment of the efficacy of the Prolift system for pelvic organ prolapse
Objective The purpose of this study was to compare pre- and postoperative pelvic organ prolapse–quantification (POP-Q) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements in patients who undergo total Prolift (Ethicon, Inc,…
Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) in gynecology: a multi-institutional evaluation
Objective The study objectives were to determine the surgical outcomes of a large series of gynecology patients treated with laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS). Study Design This was a retrospective, multi-institutional…
Evaluation of the introduction of robotic technology on route of hysterectomy and complications in the first year of use
Objective We sought to determine the differential rates and complications of hysterectomy type in the year prior to and following the introduction of robotic technology. Study Design This was a…
Ambulatory procedures for female pelvic floor disorders in the United States
Objective The aim of this study was to estimate the number of women undergoing ambulatory surgical procedures for female pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) in the United States and to compare…
