Emerging technologies in pediatric gynecology: new paradigms in women's health care
| Autor: | Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez, Julie Hakim, Sundeep G. Keswani, Megan Wancura, Jennifer M. McCracken, Emily H. Steen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Window of opportunity
Medical education 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Adolescent gynecology Adolescent Emerging technologies business.industry MEDLINE Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatric gynecology Subspecialty Experiential learning Pediatrics Article 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Gynecology 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Health care Vagina Medicine Humans Female business Child |
| Zdroj: | Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol |
| ISSN: | 1473-656X |
| Popis: | Purpose of review The current review highlights the complexity of the pediatric and adolescent gynecology subspecialty as well as the recent and exciting opportunities for innovation within the field. Recent findings The opportunities for concept, treatment, instrument, and knowledge-transfer innovation to better serve the specific needs of pediatric gynecology patients include novel approaches to neovagina creation using magnets, improving postoperative vaginal wound healing through newly designed and degradable vaginal stents, and complex Mullerian reconstructive surgical planning using virtual reality immersive experiential training. Summary There is a significant window of opportunity to address the needs of pediatric, adolescent and adult gynecological patients with new innovative concepts and tools. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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