Which special features apply to both vaginal and abdominopelvic procedures in gynecologic surgery?

a. Patient position
b. Prophylactic anticoagulation
c. Placement of Foley catheter
d. All of the above


ANS: D
Spinal, epidural, or general anesthesia; Foley catheter; use of an electrosurgical unit; surgical approach; lasers; drains; prophylactic preoperative anticoagulation and positioning all apply to both vaginal and abdominopelvic procedures.

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