OB GYN Gynecological Management Flashcards
primarily focuses on procedures related to childbirth
Obstetric surgery
Cesarean sections can be classified into
elective and emergency
are planned
Elective C-sections
are performed due to unexpected complications
emergency C-sections
most common incision type
low-transverse
much like a classical incision but performed in the lower part of the uterine segment
low-vertical
most common type in the early 1900’s
Classical
still used sometimes when a rapid C-section is required for premature, breech, or transverse babies
Classical
typically happens when a surgeon needs more room to get the baby out
inverted T
can be used when a surgeon needs more room to get the baby out, sometimes happen by accident
inverted J
is the surgical removal of uterine fibroids.
myomectomy
myomectomy can significantly alleviate symptoms such as ________________________________________.
heavy bleeding and pelvic pain
encompasses a range of procedures aimed at treating female reproductive health issues.
Gynecologic surgery
OBSTETRIC SURGERY includes
cesarean sections, episiotomies, and surgeries for complications during pregnancy.
Gynecologic surgery includes surgeries like
hysterectomies, myomectomies, and laparoscopic procedures
A hysterectomy may be performed through various approaches:
abdominal, vaginal, or laparoscopic
surgical removal of the uterus.
hysterectomy
refers to removal of both the uterine body and the cervix.
total hysterectomy
refers to the fallopian tubes which connect the ovaries to the uterus.
salpingo
refers to the removal of both the left and right fallopian tube.
Bilateral
surgical removal of the ovaries.
oophorectomy
risks of oophorectomy
- early menopause
- intraoperative complications
long term risks of oophorectomy:
- increased risk for cardiovascular disease
- dyslipidemia
- hypercholesterolemia
- osteoporosis
indications for oopherectomy:
- prevention of ovarian cancer
- treatment of certain gynecological conditions
- gender transition