Multidisciplinary Approach to Robotic Resection of Abdominal Wall Endometriosis and Mesh Repair.

Study Objective: To demonstrate a technique for robot-assisted laparoscopic excision of abdominal wall endometriosis and mesh reinforcement of the subsequent defect.

Design: Description and demonstration of surgical technique.

Setting: Abdominal wall endometriosis most commonly takes hold after seeding of a previous cesarean scar [1-5].

Reflection of Trainee Class Gender Proportion in the Leadership of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowships.

Study Objective: To describe the gender makeup of historic fellow classes, as well as those in the roles of associate program director and program director. To determine the representation ratio of the current fellowship program leadership related to historic fellowship class gender proportion.

Design: Retrospective observational study.

Impact of Uterine Sliding Sign in Routine United States Ultrasound Practice.

Objectives: The study aim was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the uterine sliding sign in predicting deeply infiltrating endometriosis in the setting of non-physician sonographers performing but not interpreting the maneuver. The impact of uterine sliding sign has not been previously demonstrated in this practice setting.

Methods: Physicians' remote interpretations of transvaginal ultrasound examinations in 2016, before uterine sliding sign, were compared to examinations in 2019 after addition of uterine sliding sign to determine the diagnostic rates.

Critically High Carboxyhemoglobin Level following Extensive Hysteroscopic Myomectomy.

Studies have demonstrated that during hysteroscopic myomectomy with bipolar diathermy, carbon monoxide is produced and enters the patient's circulation. However, little is known regarding the immediate or long-term sequelae of transient rises in carboxyhemoglobin levels during hysteroscopic surgery. This paper aims to suggest recommendations for acute evaluation, management, patient counseling, and future research.

Using Capsule Endoscopy at an Academic Teaching Hospital in West Virginia: A Descriptive Analysis of our 7 year Experience and Determination of Diagnostic Yield for Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Background: The aim of our study was to describe, analyze, and evaluate results of wireless capsule endoscopy (CE) as an imaging modality for various indications.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review study of all CE studies performed between January 1, 2007 and June 30, 2014 at Marshall University. The study included 272 patients between the ages of 21-85 years old.

Standardized protocols for photocarcinogenesis safety testing.

Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is recognized as a major cause of non-melanoma skin cancer in man. Skin cancer occurs most frequently in the most heavily exposed areas and correlates with degree of outdoor exposure. The incidence of skin cancer is also increased by contact with photosensitizing drugs and chemicals such as psoralens, coal tars and petroleum stocks.