Controversies in Gynecology

David Shalowitz, MD, MSHP, emphasizes spreading awareness of opportunistic salpingectomy across specialties while grounding its use in shared decision-making.

David Shalowitz, MD, MSHP, describes how OB-GYNs can collaborate with non-gynecologic surgeons to extend salpingectomy and reduce ovarian cancer risk during other abdominal procedures.

David Shalowitz, MD, MSHP, explains that stronger effectiveness and safety data in average-risk patients drove ACOG's strengthened salpingectomy recommendation.

A recap of the top stories from August 2026 in women's health.