Barbed sutures versus conventional sutures for uterine closure at cesarean section; a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: The aim of this randomized control trial was to compare the operative data and the early postoperative outcomes of cesarean sections in which the uterine incision was closed with a barbed suture (STRATAFIX™ Spiral PDO Knotless Tissue Control Device, SXPD2B405, Ethicon Inc.) with those of cesarean sections in which the uterine incision was closed with a conventional smooth suture (VICRYL; Ethicon Inc.).

Hysteroscopic Myomectomy of Large Submucous Myomas in a 1-Step Procedure Using Multiple Slicing Sessions Technique.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of our technique for resectoscopic removal of large symptomatic submucous myomas.

Design: Prospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3).

Setting: A university teaching hospital and a private hospital.