Gynecology Inpatient Service

By the end of the OB/GYN Clerkship Inpatient Gynecology Component, the BUSM III student will be able to

After being on the Inpatient Gynecology service, the BUSM III student will be able to:

• Describe the key components of pre-operative evaluation and planning, including the history and physical, the process of informed consent and the indications for medical clearance
• Describe the common perioperative prophylactic measures, including steps taken to reduce infection and deep venous thrombosis
• Describe the components of post-operative care
• List common post-operative complications and their management.
• Describe each of the following outpatient procedures and list the indications and complications of each of the following:
  • Colposcopy and cervical biopsy
  • Cone biopsy
  • Cryotherapy
  • Electrosurgical excision of the cervix
  • Endometrial biopsy
  • Hysterosalpingography
  • Pelvic ultrasonography
  • Pregnancy termination
  • Vulvar biopsy
• Describe each of the following inpatient procedures and list the indications and complications of each of the following
  • Dilation and Curettage
  • Hysterectomy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Laser vaporization
• Describe each of the following common diagnostic breast procedures and list the indications and complications of each
  • Mammography
  • Needle aspiration of breast mass