Power Morcellators can Worsen Uterine Cancers
A few years ago, the use of power morcellators in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries did not arouse much concern. The tool, which cuts up large masses of tissue into smaller pieces, make it easier for surgeons to remove through small incisions. Laparoscopic procedures with power morcellators were also sometimes preferred due to … [Read more...]
Safety Concerns over Power Morcellators Due to Cancer-Spreading Risks
Power morcellator have been under public scrutiny in the past few years in light of its cancer-spreading risks. These concerns were brought to light by Dr. Amy Reed, who underwent a procedure using a power morcellator, only to discover that the device had spread a hidden uterine cancer. She developed advanced cancer shortly after her … [Read more...]
