Why is morcellation controversial?
Why is morcellation controversial?
Morcellation is controversial because if there is an undiagnosed cancer in the body, the malignant cells could spread due to the procedure. OB/GYN specialist Lauren Streicher, MD, discusses this issue and what doctors are doing to address it.
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