Laparoscopic morcellation used in hysterectomy and myomectomy procedures remains an important tool in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. However, tissue fragmentation without effective containment may disseminate malignant or viable tissue within the peritoneal cavity, with potential implications for oncologic outcomes, benign disease burden, informed consent defensibility, and institutional liability exposure. In an era of heightened scrutiny around tissue disseminatio

Dr. Ryan Dickerson, MD is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Dr. Dickerson specializes in advanced robotic gynecologic surgery , particularly in the management of uterine fibroids and minimally invasive procedures . He is affiliated with Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge and has performed a high volume of minimally invasive gynec

Dr. Ramon Yera , MD is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative surgeons in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery , with 35+ years of experience and thousands of laparoscopic procedures performed. A key architect of Kaiser Permanente’s Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery Program , he operates nationwide, mentors surgeons across the U.S., and serves as a trusted key opinion leader in surgical innovation. We spoke with Dr. Yera about how gynecologic surgery has evolved

For decades, women’s health has been sidelined, underfunded, and overlooked. While progress is being made, some of the most serious...