Emerging technologies in pediatric gynecology: new paradigms in women's health care
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.
Source: Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Tags: ADOLESCENT AND PEDIATRIC GYNECOLOGY: Edited by Roshi M. Zinn Source Type: research
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