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microscopic pathological diagnosis based on mitotic cell count post-opera-
tively. The question we should be addressing is whether a sweeping condem-
nation of morcellation in laparoscopic hysterectomies is more likely to harm
or help patients on the whole. OSM
Dr. Thurston (
drjeffthurston@g mail.com
) practices at Texas Health Women's
Specialty Surgery Center of Dallas and is a clinical assistant professor at
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.
G Y N E C O L O G Y
ON THE WEB
Download a copy of the "Morcellation Consent Form" used by the Texas Health
Women's Specialty Surgery Center of Dallas at
outpatientsurgery.net/resources/forms.
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