Pelvic abscesses occurring after gynecologic pelvic surgery are uncommon. We describe the case of a woman who, after undergoing such a procedure, was found to have pelvic abscesses infected with…
In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article…
Case notes In February 2011, a 67-year-old multiparous woman with a 2-month history of postmenopausal bleeding was admitted to a local hospital, where a cervical biopsy was performed. Histopathologic examination…
Objective We sought to characterize the distribution of the pudendal nerve branches and to correlate findings with injury risk related to common midurethral sling procedures. Study Design Dissections were performed…
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….
Objectives To assess the relationship between stage of pelvic organ prolapse and self-expressed patient goals at initial urogynecologic evaluation. Study Design From February to December of 2010, women presenting for…
Objective The purpose of this study is to compare costs of 3 strategies for women undergoing hysterectomy: (1) test all patients for bacterial vaginosis; treat if positive; (2) treat all…
Objective To describe surgical complications in 597 women over a 24-month period after randomization to retropubic or transobturator midurethral slings. Study Design During the Trial of Midurethral Slings study, the…
Objective The current study aimed to evaluate objective and subjective results 10 years after the tension-free vaginal tape procedure. Study Design Two hundred ten patients who underwent a tension-free vaginal…
Objective Analyze energy-induced damage to the swine vagina during laparoscopic hysterectomy. Study Design Laparoscopic colpotomy was performed in swine using ultrasonic, monopolar, and bipolar energy. Specimens (n = 22) from…
