Is preoperative bowel preparation necessary for gynecological oncology surgery?

Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery: Controversy Continues

Mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) has been used extensively over the years by both general surgeons and gynecologist alike and has remained a controversial practice. It has many purported benefits including decreasing postoperative complications, surgical site infections, and bowel spillage/leakage if an injury were to occur, allowing for repair by primary anastomosis, as well as reported impr...

Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Gynecological Oncology.

BACKGROUND Robotic-assisted surgery is a technological advancement, and its use is rapidly expanding into the field of gynecological oncology. However, a paucity of evidence exists to prove its superiority over standard laparoscopy. Its cost is also high and it lacks haptic feedback. METHODS A systematic review of the relevant literature was undertaken to understand the use of robotic-assiste...

Training in bowel and upper abdominal surgery in gynaecological oncology: European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO) Statement.

Efficacy of preoperative bowel preparation at home.

A preliminary study was designed to determine whether preoperative bowel preparation for colorectal surgery could be performed safely at home. Medical charts of 62 patients covering 4 years of elective major colorectal surgery done by a single general surgeon were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into four groups, depending on the year in which they had surgery. Each patient had ...

Should preoperative mechanical bowel preparation be abandoned?