Hysterectomy
Thomas G. Stovall • Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. • Vaginal hysterectomy is the procedure of choice in parous women unless…
Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer
Teri A. LongacreMichael Friedlander • The peak incidence of invasive epithelial ovarian cancer is at about 60 years of age. About 30% of ovarian neoplasms in postmenopausal women are malignant,…
Anorectal Dysfunction
Geoffrey W. Cundiff • Defecatory dysfunction and fecal incontinence are common conditions for women that have tremendous psychosocial and economic implications. • The differential diagnosis for anorectal dysfunction is broad…
Uterine Cancer
Andrea MarianiJohn R. Lurain • Most risk factors for the development of endometrial carcinoma are related to prolonged, unopposed estrogen stimulation. • Office endometrial aspiration biopsy is the accepted first…
Lower Urinary Tract Disorders
Ingrid NygaardLewis Wall • Bladder storage and emptying depend on a complex interplay between the brain, spinal cord, bladder, urethra, and pelvic floor. • Urinary incontinence is common in women…
Cervical and Vaginal Cancer
John C. Elkas • Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the causal agent of cervical cancer. • Screening programs are effective at decreasing the incidence of cervical cancer. Vaccines also help…
Endocrine Disorders
Jessie DoraisC. Matthew Peterson • Hyperandrogenism most often presents as hirsutism, which usually arises as a result of androgen excess related to abnormalities of function in the ovary or adrenal…
Robotic Operations
• Robotic surgery is a form of facilitated laparoscopy that utilizes robotic technology to enhance the performance of the operation by placing a computerized interface between patient and surgeon. •…
Uterine Fibroids
• Fibroids are very common and most are asymptomatic and can be managed expectantly. • There is no definite relationship between oral contraceptives and the presence of fibroids. • First-degree…
