Disparities in Benign Gynecologic Surgical Care.

Clin Obstet Gynecol

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Rockville, Maryland.

Published: March 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • A person's health is influenced by both their existing diseases and the quality of medical care they receive, including after treatment impacts.
  • Research highlights that there are unequal access and outcomes in benign gynecologic surgery.
  • Improving surgical education and adopting minimally invasive techniques, along with focusing on patient-centered care, can help reduce these disparities.

Article Abstract

A person's health is not only affected by their disease states, but also the quality of care and posttreatment sequelae. Research shows that disparities exist in benign gynecologic surgery access to care, techniques, and perioperative outcomes. Surgical education, pathways that emphasize minimally invasive approaches, and patient-centered care that recognizes historical influences on patient perspectives are critical to dampening these disparities.

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