Surgical considerations and challenges in the pediatric and adolescent gynecologic patient

• Published in: Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology Vol. 48; pp. 128 - 136
• Main Authors: Chan, Serena H., Lara-Torre, Eduardo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2018
• Subjects: Adolescent; Gynecology; Laparoscopy; Pediatric; Surgery; Laparoscopy; Pediatric; Gynecology; Surgery; Adolescent

It is important for practitioners to recognize that there are special considerations when performing gynecologic surgery in a pediatric or adolescent patient. A provider must be familiar with differences in anatomy, physiology, surgical technique, and psychosocial concerns. This can be challenging f...