By Kenny R. Sinervo, MD, FRCSC Medical Director, Center for Endometriosis Care, Atlanta Endometriosis is a progressive condition where endometrium-like tissue grows outside the uterus in the pelvis, abdomen and thorax. The condition causes chronic pain, inflammation, endometriomas, fibrosis, adhesions, bowel or bladder dysfunction, endocrine and immune problems and infertility. Endometriosis affects 0.7% to 8.6% […]
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
SLS is committed to providing our members with information to help you navigate these challenging times. We extend our gratitude to all the physicians and healthcare providers who are working tirelessly to save the lives of those infected with COVID-19. – DOWNLOAD PDF from the FDA: Enforcement Policy for Face Masks & Respirators During the […]
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We write this notice to advise you that the MISWEEK 2020 Conference scheduled for August 26-29, 2020 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii has been cancelled. SLS staff and leadership have reached this difficult decision after careful consideration of the evolving nature of this highly fluid situation with prolonged travel restrictions […]
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SLS staff and leadership are closely monitoring the developments with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our top priority remains the health and safety of all participants at MISWEEK 2020, including attendees, faculty, industry partners, staff, vendors, and others involved with our Annual Conference. We are continuing a careful assessment of the potential impacts of this global situation […]
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By Antonio R. Gargiulo, MD Dr. Gargiulo is a reproductive endocrinologist and reproductive surgeon at the Center for Infertility and Reproductive Surgery and the Boston Center for Endometriosis at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He is the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery for Brigham Health, and an Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive […]
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SLS Name Change Announcement
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons is now THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROSCOPIC & ROBOTIC SURGEONS The SLS Board of Directors recently approved our new name. While the term “Laparoendoscopic” was intended to represent all MIS disciplines and technologies when SLS was formed in December of 1990, it no longer is consistent with current terminology and search […]
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Trialing an in situ lens cleaning option that reduces both time and stress in the OR By Matthew Brunson Martin, MD, FACS Surgeon, Central Carolina Surgery, PA, Greensboro, North Carolina Impaired visibility is a major frustration during laparoscopic surgery. Blood, smoke and steam impair our view, and we can’t safely continue with surgery until we […]
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Surgery can be smooth and relaxed, even as personnel rotate and change. By Misty Tuttle Lead Surgical Technologist Cone Health, Wesley Long Hospital, Greensboro Laparoscopic surgery is a team effort. In the OR, in addition to the surgeon, we generally have one or two surgical technologists, a circulating nurse performing documentation, and a CRNA or […]