- Association between surgical volume and postoperative complications following posterior deep infiltrating endometriosis surgery: A nationwide population-based study. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 26. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: A center's surgical case volume has a significant positive impact on patient outcomes after posterior deep infiltrating endometriosis surgery. The rates of severe postoperative complications or readmissions within 90 days decreased as center case volume increased.
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- Does the order of ablation of vein-to-vein placental connections during fetoscopic laser photocoagulation affect outcomes in twin-twin transfusion syndrome? [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 23. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: In this post hoc exploratory analysis, end-of-procedure treatment of vein-to-vein anastomoses for twin-twin transfusion syndrome was associated with lower donor and recipient survival.
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- Tissue adherence and pressure parameters in vacuum-induced uterine tamponade techniques (Reply to Letter-to-the-Editor). [Letter]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 22. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- Pelvic floor symptoms after second-degree tear or episiotomy and the consequences of healing complications: Long-term follow-up after the REPAIR study. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 21. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Pelvic floor symptoms were common 9 to 12 months after second-degree tears or episiotomy. Women with postpartum wound complications reported more symptoms, particularly related to sexual function, prolapse, and body image. These findings suggest that wound healing are associated with long-term pelvic floor health and support attention to prevention and follow-up.
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- Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome: Diagnosis by Multimodal Prenatal Ultrasound and Genetic Testing with Postmortem Correlation. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 21. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- IVF-Conceived Offspring Exhibit Altered LINE-1 Retrotransposition Dynamics Associated with Long-Term Disease Risks. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 21. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide preliminary evidence that IVF conception is associated with increased L1 content and altered genomic distribution of L1 elements. The proximity of these differential L1 sites to disease-associated genes suggests a plausible genomic mechanism linking IVF-associated embryonic stress to elevated disease risk. This work provides valuable molecular insights that may inform the ongoing discussion about assisted reproductive technology safety, and suggests that continued attention to genomic integrity in IVF-conceived individuals would be beneficial.
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- Pressure thresholds in vacuum-induced uterine tamponade (Letter-to-the-Editor). [Letter]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 21. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- In a Rodent Model, Low-Dose Maternal Magnesium Sulfate Achieves Comparable Neuroinflammatory Attenuation to Higher Dose. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 21. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: In this experimental model, low-dose maternal Mg was as effective as a higher-dose regimen in attenuating fetal brain and placental pro-inflammatory cytokine expression following LPS-induced maternal inflammation. These findings suggest that a reduced Mg exposure, equivalent to a 4g loading dose in clinical practice, may be sufficient for fetal neuroprotection, and support the need for prospective clinical studies comparing reduced-duration Mg protocols.
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- Giants in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Profile of David M. Gershenson, MD: a pioneer in the diagnosis, characterization, and treatment of low-grade serous neoplasms. [Editorial]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 21. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- Ultrasound guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is technically feasible and safe in occluding placental vessels in early onset twin-twin transfusion syndrome. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 20. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: In this Phase 1 study, ultrasound-guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound showed a high rate of successful occlusion of placental vascular targets and no adverse side effects were observed within 14 days of treatment in women with early onset twin-twin transfusion. While clinical efficacy of the technique could not be formally evaluated, five participants required fetoscopic laser and of the pregnancies treated 12 of 20 neonates were alive at discharge.
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- Focal Excision for Placenta Percreta Based on Pathoanatomy: The Challenge of Neovascularization. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 19. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: This study reports a series of cases with focal excision of PASD, allowing preservation of the uterus and associated with limited maternal morbidity, which compares favorably with the commonly used cesarean hysterectomy.
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- Trends and Characteristics of Inpatient versus Ambulatory Surgery for Endometriosis. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 13. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: An increasing proportion of surgery for endometriosis, including hysterectomy, is now performed in the outpatient setting. Inpatient cases are more common among medically complex patients and those with distinct socioeconomic characteristics.t.
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- Giants in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Hilary O.D. Critchley: a physician-scientist who transformed the understanding of menstruation. [Editorial]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 12. [Online ahead of print]AJ
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- How Long Should Women Push? The Effect of Fetal Position, Parity, and Epidural Use on Spontaneous Delivery. [Journal Article]Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 08. [Online ahead of print]AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: The estimated probability of a spontaneous delivery varied with parity, the use of epidural analgesia, and with fetal position. The time limits of the pushing phase should be individualized accordingly.
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