What is a normal intra-abdominal opening pressure?
< 10
What is the reported rate of hysterectomy after endometrial ablation?
25 %
Risk reducing BSO decreases the risk of breast cancer by?
40-70%
Patients who undergo removal of endometriomas should be placed on ____ postoperatively?
combination oral contraceptives
What provides level I (apical) support to the pelvic organs?
Uterosacral ligament and cardinal ligament
What are three entry techniques in laparoscopy?
Hasson
Veress
Direct trocar entry
What is the fluid limit for Dextran solution?
500 ml
What is the risk of breast cancer in a BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 carrier.
70%
What is the most effective method of emergency contraception?
Cu-IUD
The inferior epigastric arteries are a branch of the?
External iliac artery
What is the most common site of ureteral injury during a hysterectomy?
At the level of the cardinal ligament
What type of energy does Novasure endometrial ablation use?
Radiofrequency bipolar
When should you start endometrial sampling and ultrasounds in patients with Lynch syndrome?
yearly at 30-35 y.o
This type of emergency contraception is most effective when taken within 3 days after unprotected sexual intercourse.
Progestin only
What nerves lie in the presacral space?
Superior hypogastric plexus
During you diagnostic laparoscopy, the ureter crosses these vessels at the pelvic brim on the right?
External iliac artery
Electrolyte free distending media is required with which type of energy source?
Monopolar
Name the pathologic protocol used when performing risk reducing BSO?
SEE FIM protocol
When is expulsion of IUD greatest?
Post-delivery placement <6 weeks
The internal iliac artery divides into the _____ and uterine artery in the pelvis?
Obliterated umbilical artery aka medial umbilical fold
The inferior hypogastric nerve travels _____ to the ureter in the pelvis.
Medial
This medication has been shown to minimize intra-operative fluid absorption.
Vasopressin
What is the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer in Lynch syndrome patients?
65% and 10% respectively
Ulipristal acetate and levonorgestrel prevent pregnancy by ?
Inhibiting or delaying ovulation
The arcus tendineus fasciae pelvis overlies which muscle?
Obturator internus