One of the obvious benefits of a laparoscopic surgical approach compared to an open approach is less pain and morbidity related to smaller incisions and […]
Four Tips for Correctly Diagnosing Uterine Anomalies
Unfortunately, I’ve recently seen a rash of patients who have been told by other gynecologists that they suffer from a significant congenital uterine malformation that […]
How I Lost 40 Pounds
When I talk to patients about weight loss, they usually tell me about their plans to exercise more and eat healthier. Recently, they ask me […]
OB Potpourri 4.0
Stop the tilt I haven’t used a left lateral tilt during Cesarean delivery in years. There has never been any robust scientific data that tilting […]
What Amelia Earhart Teaches Us About Medical Evidence
From NPR. Did you see all the fuss about the recent Amelia Earhart documentary on the History Channel? A picture, found in the National Archives, […]
Four Tips to Reduce Your Cesarean Delivery Rate
The Cesarean Delivery (CD) rate has dropped for a couple of years in a row now after increasing every year since about 1996. Cesarean delivery […]
Four Tips for Correctly Diagnosing Vaginitis
Complaints of vaginal irritation and/or vaginal discharge are very common in ambulatory settings, particularly in gynecology offices. Bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis account for about […]
Four Tips for Initial Laparoscopic Entry
The initial trocar placement at the time of laparoscopic surgery is the most important step: 50% of complications that occur during laparoscopic surgery occur with […]
Four Tips for Easy Postpartum Tubal Ligation
Postpartum sterilization is a relatively low-cost and convenient option for many women, but it is too often under-utilized because many obstetricians struggle with the technique. […]
Four Tips to Avoid Air Knots
Ever get an air knot? I bet you do, especially if you are a resident or early in surgical training. Air knots can cause major […]