Emerging technologies in pediatric gynecology: new paradigms in women's health care
Megan Wancura1, Jennifer M McCracken2, Emily Steen3
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin.
Purpose Of Review:
The current review highlights the complexity of the pediatric and adolescent gynecology subspecialty as well as the recent and exciting opportunities for innovation within the field.
Recent Findings:
The opportunities for concept, treatment, instrument, and knowledge-transfer innovation to better serve the specific needs of pediatric gynecology patients include novel approaches to neovagina creation using magnets, improving postoperative vaginal wound healing through newly designed and degradable vaginal stents, and complex Mullerian reconstructive surgical planning using virtual reality immersive experiential training.
Summary:
There is a significant window of opportunity to address the needs of pediatric, adolescent and adult gynecological patients with new innovative concepts and tools.
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