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Ep. 92 Intrauterine Adhesions & Hysteroscopy: Management & Advancements with Dr. Noam Smorgick
BackTable OBGYN
55 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 92 Intrauterine Adhesions & Hysteroscopy: Management & Advancements with Dr. Noam Smorgick
The future of gynecologic surgery is less invasive, more precise, and closer than you think. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes Dr. Noam Smorgick, Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Shamir Hospital in Israel. They discuss Dr. Smorgick’s journey into the field of OBGYN and her innovative approaches to intrauterine adhesion management and hysteroscopic surgery for complex pathologies.---SYNPOSISTopics include the advantages of hysteroscopic management over traditional methods, the importance of maintaining fertility, the nuances of the Israeli healthcare system, and the development of new surgical instruments and procedures. The episode also highlights shared decision-making in patient care and looks ahead to the future direction of gynecologic surgery. Dr. Smorgick shares insights from recent studies and her experiences, making it a valuable listen for practitioners and anyone interested in gynecologic surgery advancements.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction02:05 - Dr. Smorgick’s Journey to Medicine05:01 - Insights into Israeli Healthcare System10:20 - Intrauterine Adhesions and Hysteroscopic Management11:28 - Research on Retained Products of Conception15:07 - Comparing Management of Pregnancy Loss22:02 - Future Directions in Hysteroscopic Surgery23:46 - Infertility Treatments in Israel25:50 - Managing Uterine Septums and Adhesions28:03 - Shared Decision Making in Surgery32:03 - Techniques and Tools for Metroplasty33:08 - Adhesion Prevention Strategies35:35 - Postoperative Care and Follow-Up36:59 - Office Hysteroscopy Procedures38:05 - Reusable vs. Disposable Instruments45:51 - Future of Hysteroscopy---RESOURCESNetherlands Publication: Prevalence of intrauterine adhesions after the application of hyaluronic acid gel after dilatation and curettage in women with at least one previous curettage: short-term outcomes of a multicenter, prospective randomized controlled trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28390688/ Dr. Smorgick’s Publications: A comparison of reproductive outcomes following hysteroscopic management versus dilatation and curettage of retained products of conception: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24997472/ Hysteroscopy-assisted suction curettage for early pregnancy loss: does it reduce retained products of conception and postoperative intrauterine adhesions?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37782418/
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