Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Comfort with having sexual orientation recorded on official databases among a community and online sample of gay and bisexual men in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Journal of primary health care·2024

Same author

FACT effectiveness in primary care; a single visit RCT for depressive symptoms.

International journal of psychiatry in medicine·2021

Same author

Trends in cardiovascular management of people with diabetes by primary healthcare nurses in Auckland, New Zealand.

Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2019

Same author

[Only old literature in the waiting room].

MMW Fortschritte der Medizin·2015

Same author

Randomized clinical trial of enhanced recovery versus standard care after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

The British journal of surgery·2013

Same author

Criterion validity of the PHQ-9 (Malay version) in a primary care clinic in Malaysia.

The Medical journal of Malaysia·2012

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Vessel-Sparing Microsurgical Longitudinal Intussusception Vasoepididymostomy to Treat Epididymal Obstructive Azoospermia

Vessel-Sparing Microsurgical Longitudinal Intussusception Vasoepididymostomy to Treat Epididymal Obstructive Azoospermia

Published on: May 27, 2022

Episiotomy in low risk patients.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien

|February 1, 2011

Summary

Limited research exists on episiotomy in low-risk births. Current evidence contradicts common beliefs about its benefits, highlighting the need for further study on episiotomy indications and outcomes.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

Episiotomy is a common procedure in childbirth.
Physicians widely hold beliefs regarding the benefits of episiotomy.
Limited scientific literature exists comparing outcomes for patients with and without episiotomy, especially in low-risk populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the existing literature on episiotomy in low-risk obstetric patients.
To identify evidence supporting or refuting common beliefs about episiotomy's benefits.
To highlight the need for further research due to information scarcity and public concerns.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search on episiotomy in low-risk obstetric patients.
Analysis of available evidence regarding commonly held beliefs about episiotomy.

More Related Videos

External Cephalic Version: Is it an Effective and Safe Procedure?

External Cephalic Version: Is it an Effective and Safe Procedure?

Published on: June 6, 2020

Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri

Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri

Published on: September 12, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Vessel-Sparing Microsurgical Longitudinal Intussusception Vasoepididymostomy to Treat Epididymal Obstructive Azoospermia

Vessel-Sparing Microsurgical Longitudinal Intussusception Vasoepididymostomy to Treat Epididymal Obstructive Azoospermia

Published on: May 27, 2022

External Cephalic Version: Is it an Effective and Safe Procedure?

External Cephalic Version: Is it an Effective and Safe Procedure?

Published on: June 6, 2020

Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri

Laparoscopic Extracorporeal Knot-Tying for Uterine Vessel Occlusion during Hysterectomy with Cervical Cerclage in Large Uteri

Published on: September 12, 2025

Identification of research gaps and contradictions with existing beliefs.

Main Results:

No studies were found directly comparing low-risk patients who underwent episiotomy versus those who did not.
Available evidence contradicted widely held beliefs that episiotomy prevents rectal tears, improves postpartum sexual function, or reduces fetal hypoxia.
Significant lack of scientific information regarding the indications and outcomes of episiotomy in low-risk populations.

Conclusions:

There is a critical need for prospective studies to establish the true indications for episiotomy.
Further research is required to determine the actual outcomes of episiotomy in low-risk obstetric patients.
The findings underscore a gap between common practice/beliefs and scientific evidence concerning episiotomy.