In case you missed it: Nov. 9 to Nov. 13
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN team.
This week’s top articles included:
Abdominal entry in laparoscopic surgery
Although major complications are rare, laparoscopic abdominal entry is the most dangerous part of any laparoscopic procedure.
The state of gynecologic robotic surgery
On Friday, Oct. 30, Elizabeth A. Howell, MD, MPP, led a presentation at ACOG’s Virtual Conference on the intertwined racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant health that exist for women and babies of color.
Advancing technology in diabetes management
A review of the science and technology behind current insulin pumps and CGMs for managing type 1 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy.
Why shared decision-making matters more than ever
Sweeping policy-level implementation efforts have mandated SDM in other areas of medicine; similar mandates could impact ob/gyn.
Balancing VTE and bleeding risks in gynecologic cancer surgeries
December 6th 2024A comprehensive analysis shows the benefits of thromboprophylaxis often outweigh the bleeding risks during gynecologic cancer procedures, though patient-specific risk factors are crucial for decision-making.
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Expert consensus sheds light on diagnosis and management of vasa previa
December 5th 2024A recent review established guidelines for prenatal diagnosis and care of vasa previa, outlining its definition, screening and diagnosis, management, and timing of delivery in asymptomatic patients.
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