Perioperative Series: Common Obstetrics and Gynecological Procedures

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology

Female Pelvis

Vagina

Uterus

Fallopian Tubes

Ovaries

Gynecologic Conditions and Disorders

Review

Summary

Section 3: Perioperative Considerations

Indications for Surgery

Complications

Surgical Technologist Considerations

Nursing Considerations

Review

Summary

Section 4: Common Obstetrical and Gynecological Procedures

Surgical Approach

Hysterectomy

Hysteroscopy

Sacrohysteropexy

Tuboplasty

Ovarian Cystectomy

Exploratory Laparoscopy

Cesarean Section

Dilation and Curettage

Dilation and Evacuation

Endometrial Ablation

Tubal Ligation

Anterior and Posterior Repair

Marsupialization of Bartholin’s Cyst

Tension-free Vaginal Tape

Brachytherapy

Cervical Cerclage

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

 

Brandy is an accomplished nursing professional with expertise in the perioperative setting. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Capella University. She has developed skills to become versatile in both the circulator and scrub roles for a variety of surgical specialties. She fulfilled numerous nursing leadership responsibilities as the Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor. As an educator, she was an active member of several committees tasked with creating a safe and efficient environment that promotes optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, she has experience as an inpatient surgical nurse in roles including charge nurse, admission/discharge facilitator, 24-hour short-stay operations, and preceptor. Disclosure: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Rhiannon Winsor is the Surgical Technology Program Director at Pima Medical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. She has an associate degree in Surgical Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, and a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA). She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Education. She is a certified surgical technologist (CST) and a certified registered sterile processing technician (CRCST). She has 24 years of experience in the field of surgical technology, in which 12 of those years have been spent teaching in and managing surgical technology programs. She is a subject matter expert with working knowledge in the areas of orthopedics, general, obstetrics, gynecology, plastics, podiatry, sports medicine, neurology, genitourinary, peripheral vascular, ENT, maxillofacial and laparoscopic surgery. Disclosure: Rhiannon Winsor, CST, CRCST, MBA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

She is a perioperative specialist. She graduated from St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing in New York City and was a member of the operating room staff there for more than 20 years, serving as Cardiac Surgery Head Nurse, Perioperative Educator, and Perioperative Services Director. She served as a full professor at Kingsborough Community College, where she developed an associate degree in surgical technology as the first accredited program of its kind in New York City. She has developed and implemented a perioperative internship program both at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan, and the Sisters of Charity Medical Center on Staten Island.  Disclosure: Denise Giachetta-Ryan, MSN, RN, CNOR has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.