Most gyne cases in the operating room are minor cases and can be done in a matter of less than an hour. Gyne cases as well as OB cases are given the priority to be catered in the operating room. Most of the minor gyne cases doesn’t require a scrub nurse. The procedures can be done by the OB-Gyne and the resident gynecologist together.

I once assisted a minor gyne case in the operating room. It was the excision of a Bartholin’s cyst. While the procedure was going on, the OB-Gyne and the anesthesiologist were discussing about Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) especially chlamydia symptoms. It was an informative discussion.

It is alarming however that STD cases are increasing in our society nowadays. People now are sexually active and don’t even care about the use of condoms. Many didn’t mind the precautions given by health care workers and advertisements not until they themselves get the disease. It’s embarassing for some but it would be wise to see a gynecologist regularly.