Veronica Lerner

BACKGROUND: The introduction of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) to the toolbox of gynecologic surgeons has the potential to reverse the trend of vaginal hysterectomy declines. METHODS: This review discusses…

In this narrative review, we describe historical and contemporary influences that prevent patients with fibroids from getting appropriate medical care. Using patient stories as examples, we highlight how misogyny on all levels hurts patient…

Background: Excision of multi-compartment deep infiltrating endometriosis with visceral involvement is challenging. We illustrate an interdisciplinary approach to complete minimally invasive excision in a single surgery. Case: We present a …

Endometriosis is a prevalent condition that affects women's health-related quality of life worldwide and deep infiltrating endometriosis represents a subset of these patients who are most severely affected. Due to the complex nature of deep…

INTRODUCTION: Our institution implemented a preoperative protocol to identify high-risk cases for which power morcellation should be avoided. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this retrospective cohort study, an institutional protocol requiring pre…