Abdominal Incisions in Gynaecologic Oncological Surgery
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…
Time-outs and their role in improving safety and quality in 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…
Gynecological mesh: The medical device that has 100,000 women suing
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…
Surgical Counts
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…