New York residents may be interested to know that according to research, women aren’t necessarily at a higher risk for complication whether they undergo or open hysterectomies. This was published in August 2016 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and it contradicts predictions that women would suffer if morcellation was not used. Specifically, groups such as American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology have defended the practice.
New York residents may be interested to know that according to research, women aren’t necessarily at a higher risk for complication whether they undergo or open hysterectomies. This was published in August 2016 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and it contradicts predictions that women would suffer if morcellation was not used. Specifically, groups such as American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology have defended the practice.
However, the study done by a group at Columbia University found that outcomes may actually be better in some cases. This is because the doctor performing the procedure would likely use greater care when doing so. On average, the complication rate for vaginal or minimally invasion procedures was about 5 percent while the complication rate for open procedures was about 18 percent. While many in the medical community understand the advantages of minimally invasive procedures, morcellation may not be necessary.
One issue surrounding the use of morcellation and power morcellators is the fact that patients may still be at risk for cancer. This leads to the issue of informed consent and patient autonomy versus professional accountability on the part of the medical professional to do what is right by the patient. Some believe that if a patient gives informed consent, that patient should be the only person making the decision as to how she is treated.
When a medical professional uses a poor surgical technique, this could end up causing significant harm to the affected patient, including a worsened medical condition. People who have been in this situation may wish to meet with a medical malpractice attorney to learn what recourse may be available to them.
