Authors: Twijnstra AR, Blikkendaal MD, van Zwet EW, van Kesteren PJ, de Kroon CD, Jansen FW. Journal: Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012;119:700-8. Study from: Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands. Problem: Can a successful surgery be predicted from the surgeon’s experience or other measures of his/her surgical skill. Study: The outcomes of 1,534 laparoscopic hysterectomies performed […]
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Recovery at Home After Major Gynecologic Surgery
February 5, 2013 – 8:30 am
Authors: Evenson M, Payne D, Nygaard I. Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2012;119:780-4 Study from: University of Utah School of Medicine Problem: Women’s recovery and pain control during the first 6 weeks following gynecologic surgery has not been well studied. Study: Women having either abdominal or vaginal surgery were asked to determine their pain and pain […]
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