Evaluation of Silicon Phthalocyanine 4 Photodynamic Therapy Against Human Cervical Cancer Cells In Vitro and in Mice.

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide [1]. Photodynamic therapy has been used for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia with good responses, but few studies have used newer phototherapeutics. We evaluated the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy using Pc 4 in vitro and in vivo against human cervical cancer cells.

Surgical Pain Control With Ropivacaine by Atomized Delivery (Spray): A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Study Objective: To investigate the role of intraoperative atomized intraperitoneal ropivacaine (AIR) as an adjuvant to anesthetic agents at the time of minimally invasive pelvic surgery.

Design: Double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Classification: Randomized controlled trial (Canadian Task Force classification I).

Fellowship learning curve associated with completing a robotic assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Objective: To describe the learning curve associated with training fellows in completing robotic assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomies.

Methods: All patients scheduled to undergo a robotic procedure at our institution from 5/15/07 to 5/22/12 were identified. Fellow participation per procedure was documented.