Assessment of laparoscopic skills of Gynecology and Obstetrics residents after a training program.

Objective: To evaluate laparoscopic skills of third-year Gynecology and Obstetrics residents after training at a training and surgical experimentation center.

Methods: Use of a prospective questionnaire analyzing demographic data, medical residency, skills, competences, and training in a box trainer and in pigs.

Results: After the training, there was significant improvement in laparoscopic skills according to the residents (before 1.

Analysis of glycosaminoglycans in the parametrium and vaginal apex of women with and without uterine prolapse.

Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a downward descent of pelvic organs that results in protrusions of the vagina, the uterus, or both. The cause of this disorder is likely to be multifactorial, attributable to a combination of risk factors, especially connective tissue disorders. Our objective was to characterize and quantify a component of the extracellular matrix (ECM)-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG)-in the parametrium and vaginal apex of women with and without uterine prolapse.

Sulfated glycosaminoglycans of the periurethral tissue in women with and without stress urinary incontinence, according to genital prolapse stage.

Objective: The objective was to determine sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAG) of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in women with and without stress urinary incontinence according to genital prolapse stage.

Study Design: Periurethral tissue was obtained from 30 women who underwent surgery for urinary incontinence, for pelvic organ prolapse, or for other benign gynecologic conditions. Biopsy specimens were assessed by biochemical methods to characterize and quantify sulfated glycosaminoglycans.

Sulfated glycosaminoglycans of the vagina and perineal skin in pre- and postmenopausal women, according to genital prolapse stage.

The aim of this study was to analyze the amount and types of sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the posterior vaginal wall and perineal skin in menacme and postmenopausal women, according to genital prolapse stage. Samples of vaginal tissue and perineal skin were obtained from 40 women who underwent vaginal surgery. Sulfated glycosaminoglycans were extracted by extensive tissue maxatase digestion, submitted to electrophoresis on agarose gel, and their concentrations were determined by densitometry.