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Overview The success of a gynaecologic procedure performed through an abdominal incision depends on careful selection of the incision site and proper closure of the wound. The surgeon needs to
Continue ReadingAbdominal Incisions in Gynaecologic Oncological Surgery
By Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD. A time-out, which The Joint Commission defines as “an immediate pause by the entire surgical team to confirm the correct patient, procedure, and site,” was introduced
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A common surgical implant has generated the largest multi-district litigation since asbestos. 60 Minutes reports on one of the device’s manufacturers, Boston Scientific, now facing 48,000 lawsuits. By Scott Pelley
Continue ReadingGynecological mesh: The medical device that has 100,000 women suing
Countable items include; – Tapes: Umbilical, vessel loops – abdominal packs – Swabs/ sponges with X-ray detectable thread (all types including lahey, laps, peanuts, wool balls, patties e.t.c.) – screws