Gerald Harkins

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of appendectomy in surgical excision of endometriosis and to assess complications associated with appendectomy. METHODS: Retrospective study of women undergoing appendectomy for pelvic pain and/or endometrio…

Objective: This article offers insight into an academic institute's approach to the rare phenomenon of abdominal-wall endometriosis (AWE). The article also provides data on concurrent pelvic endometriosis, which has not often been assessed …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnosis of appendiceal endometriosis (AppE) in coincidental appendectomy specimens using standard versus modified histopathologic analysis. DESIGN: Prospective analysis of 300 consecutive patients undergo…

Abstract Objective: The aim of this research was to describe and investigate characteristics of patients who underwent surgical removal of the Essure ® device (Bayer, Whippany, NJ). This device was the first transcervical micro insert devic…

(Abstracted from J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2019;26:71–77) The primary sequelae of endometriosis are infertility and chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Nearly 40% of women with endometriosis are infertile, and 71% to 87% have CPP.

Pelvic pain in females is a complicated medical problem. With a myriad of causes, it also produces complex medical and mental health challenges for millions of women. The collateral impact on families and society is immense, as these women …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare surgical excision and ablation of endometriosis for treatment of chronic pelvic pain. DESIGN: Randomized clinical trial with 12-month follow-up (Canadian Task Force classification I). SETTING: Single academic t…

Background: Coincidental appendectomy has been shown to be beneficial in numerous patient populations. Previous reports have noted that laparoscopic surgical staplers used at the time of gynecologic surgery allow for simple, rapid removal o…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility of a minimally invasive approach for hysterectomy for benign disease at a university teaching hospital. METHODS: Five hundred thirty-seven consecutive patients underwent hysterectomy f…

INTRODUCTION: Application of oxidized regenerated cellulose is commonly performed in laparoscopy to achieve hemostasis during surgery. The appearance of an abscess resembles oxidized regenerated cellulose, causing imaging studies to be diff…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of our study is to evaluate the role of electrosurgery and vaginal closure technique in the development of postoperative vaginal cuff dehiscence. METHODS: From prospective surgical databases, we identifie…