OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the learning curve of uterine artery blockage via the anterior cul-de-sac and demonstrate the favorable outcomes of its application into complex minimally invasive myomectomy (MIM). METHODS: A retrospective case seri…
INTRODUCTION: Leiomyoma with bizarre nuclei (LBN) is a leiomyoma variant that can be associated with fumarate hydratase (FH) deficiency. Germline pathogenic variants in the FH gene are linked to hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carc…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Minimizing intraoperative bleeding is pivotal in myomectomy, and blockage of uterine arteries has been reported as an effective approach. We developed a novel technique to temporary occlude bilateral uterine arter…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perioperative and long-term outcomes of surgical management of patients with endometriosis at a community hospital in a low socioeconomic district. METHODS: A total of 39 patients underwent surgica…
OBJECTIVES: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of adenomyosis on transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) in a community hospital. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study Participants: A total of 124 patients who underwent hysterectomy between September 2…
PURPOSE: To compare patient and provider satisfaction with saline ultrasound (SIS) versus office hysteroscopy for cavity evaluation prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and to assess the capability of hysteroscopy to manage pathology at ti…
CONTEXT: Endometriosis is characterized by aberrant inflammation. We previously reported increased levels of microRNA (miRNA) 125b-5p and decreased levels of miRNA Let-7b-5p in serum of patients with endometriosis. OBJECTIVE: Determine the…