Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds is a weekly series designed to educate faculty, residents and other providers about advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology.  The topics are timely and relevant to clinicians and the goal is to inform practice and to improve patient care.

James Robinson MD, Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Medstar Washington Hospital Center

The Diagnosis, Implications, Treatment and Prevention of Intrauterine Adhesions

Goals and Objectives

-Reliably make an accurate diagnosis of intrauterine adhesions.

-Understand the implications and future risks associated with intrauterine adhesions.

-Understand the different approaches to treating intrauterine adhesions including the role of hysteroscopic adhesiolysis, intraoperative balloon placement, serial office hysteroscopy and the role of supplemental estradiol treatment. 

-describe strategies to prevent intrauterine adhesions. 

Dr. Robinson indicated that he has no conflicts of interest to disclose.