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Preperitoneal wound infusion

I realise that in general gynaecology we hardly need to do laparotomies any more except for very big and complex cases. Even in gynaecological oncology most...

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The implications of BRCA gene mutation

People who inherit BRCA gene mutations are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer compared with the general population. If a faulty...

Do fibroids go away after menopause?

*Uterine fibroids are benign tumours that develop in the smooth muscle tissues within the uterus. They are also called leiomyoma or "myoma". * Fibroids are the most...

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Ovarian suppression may improve survival outcomes in breast cancer patients

All women produce a hormone called estrogen which stimulates some breast cancers to grow. In the context of breast cancer, ovarian suppression is the term used...

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Surgical Smoke

In laparoscopic surgery diathermy-generated fume annoyes not only me but a lot of surgeons. It affects the visibility in surgery, requires to clean the scope repeatedly....

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