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Informed Consent for Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. [Review]

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Citation: Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinics of North America. 43(1):131-9, 2016 Mar.PMID: 26880513Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Informed Consent | *Pelvic Organ Prolapse/su [Surgery] | Female | Humans | Reconstructive Surgical Procedures | Suburethral Slings | Surgical MeshYear: 2016 Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - presentISSN:

0889-8545

Name of journal: Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North AmericaAbstract: Informed consent is the process in which a patient makes a decision about a surgical procedure or medical intervention after adequate information is relayed by the physician and understood by the patient. This process is critical for reconstructive pelvic surgeries, particularly with the advent of vaginal mesh procedures. In this article, we review the principles of informed consent, the pros and cons of different approaches in reconstructive pelvic surgery, the current legal issues surrounding mesh use for vaginal surgery, and tips on how to incorporate this information when consenting patients for pelvic floor surgery. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.All authors: Alam P, Iglesia CBFiscal year: 2016Digital Object Identifier:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2015.10.010

Date added to catalog: 2017-03-06

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Journal Article	MedStar Authors Catalog	Article	26880513	Available		26880513

Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present

Informed consent is the process in which a patient makes a decision about a surgical procedure or medical intervention after adequate information is relayed by the physician and understood by the patient. This process is critical for reconstructive pelvic surgeries, particularly with the advent of vaginal mesh procedures. In this article, we review the principles of informed consent, the pros and cons of different approaches in reconstructive pelvic surgery, the current legal issues surrounding mesh use for vaginal surgery, and tips on how to incorporate this information when consenting patients for pelvic floor surgery. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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