Publications by authors named "G Mehra"
Article Synopsis
- Ovarian cancer has the worst prognosis among gynecological cancers, making accurate pre-operative and intraoperative diagnosis crucial for improving patient outcomes.* -
- A study reviewed 156 cases of ovarian masses, comparing final histological diagnoses with ultrasound, MRI, and frozen section (FS) to determine diagnostic accuracy; FS showed high sensitivity for detecting malignancies.* -
- While FS is effective for diagnosing ovarian tumors, the study highlights ongoing challenges in accurately diagnosing borderline ovarian tumors using both imaging techniques and FS.*
The Quality and Utility of Referral Letters for Gender-Affirming Surgery.
Transgend Health
November 2022
Purpose: The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) recommends referral by a mental health professional for gender-affirming chest and genital surgeries. However, several transgender health guidelines propose an informed consent model of care to respect patient autonomy. This research aimed to understand, characterize, and asses the quality of information gathered through referral letters for patients consulting for gender-affirming surgeries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer commonly involves bowel resection. Although UK gynaecological oncologists are trained in bowel surgery, the degree to which they perform bowel surgery independently varies nationally. A recent joint policy statement from the British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) emphasises the need for formalised colorectal support.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Transgender men interested in achieving penetration after phalloplasty are currently limited to internal devices and makeshift supports. More options are needed to support sexual penetration after phalloplasty.
Aim: This study was designed to assess the feasibility of an external erectile prosthesis (the Elator) for transgender men who have undergone phalloplasty and wish to use their neophallus for sexual penetration, assess how the device affected the sexual experiences of men and their partners, and identify any side effects and concerns.
Background: Surge of SARS CoV-2 infections ascribed to omicron variant began in December 2021 in New Delhi. We determined the infection and reinfection density in a cohort of health care workers (HCWs) along with vaccine effectiveness (VE) against symptomatic infection within omicron transmission period (considered from December 01, 2021 to February 25, 2022.
Methods: This is an observational study from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.