Obstetric Fistula Repair in Sub-Saharan Africa: Partnering to Create Sustainable Impact for Patients and Trainees.
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Andiman SE, Fantl J. Trends in Surgical Exposure and Experience in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Programs. Urogynecology 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 30829687, DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale pelvic medicineSurgical experienceFistula repairCase volumePelvic medicineSacral nerve stimulator placementReconstructive Surgery fellowship programsVesicovaginal fistula repairRectovaginal fistula repairSelf-assessed preparednessFellowship programsUrogynecologic surgeryMidurethral slingAnterior colporrhaphyLaparoscopic sacrocolpopexyPosterior colporrhaphyUrethral diverticulectomyAbdominal sacrocolpopexySurgical exposureStimulator placementResponse rateVolume guidelinesACGME guidelinesSurgical fellowsGraduate Medical Education