Singh SS

Endometriosis involving the bowel requires a thorough evaluation prior to deciding upon surgical treatment. Patient symptoms, treatment goals, extent and location of disease, surgeon experience, and anticipated risks all play a part in the …

OBJECTIVE: To characterize fellowship training experiences in the 11 Canadian minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery (MIGS) programs and compare the surgical exposure of fellows in these programs to that of the American Association of Gyne…

OBJECTIVE: This study sought to evaluate prevalence of regret with the decision to undergo a hysterectomy at a young age. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed at two centres and included patients who underwent an elective hy…

OBJECTIVE: To present a five-step approach to the laparoscopic excision of pericardial and diaphragmatic endometriosis. DESIGN: Surgical video. SETTING: Academic tertiary care hospital. PATIENT(S): 35-year-old nulliparous woman observed …

BACKGROUND: Most often in Canada, the evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding occurs under general anesthesia in the operating room. We aimed to assess the potential cost-effectiveness of an outpatient uterine assessment and …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence and risk factors for bowel injury in women undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted among women undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications …

OBJECTIVE: Among women treated surgically for endometriosis-associated pain, comprehensive data are lacking on the proportions of patients who experience little or no symptom relief, develop recurrent symptoms, or require further surgical t…

Selective progesterone receptor modulators may have a role in the treatment of endometriosis. The aim of this report is to review the effect of ulipristal acetate (UPA) on endometriosis lesions and symptoms in women treated prior to surgery…

Endometriosis-associated pain (EAP) has a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected and their families. Recognizing that endometriosis is a chronic condition associated with an impairment in function and negative social im…

Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition, affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women. It commonly presents with pelvic pain, painful periods, and infertility and can significantly have an impact on one's quality of life. …

Endometriosis can have a profound impact on women's lives, including associated pain, infertility, decreased quality of life, and interference with daily life, relationships, and livelihood. The first step in alleviating these adverse seque…

OBJECTIF: Améliorer la compréhension de l'endométriose et fournir une directive clinique factuelle pour ce qui est du diagnostic et de la prise en charge de l'endométriose. ISSUES: Parmi les issues évaluées, on trouve les effets de la pris…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of elagolix, an oral, nonpeptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist, over 12 months in women with endometriosis-associated pain. METHODS: Elaris Endometriosis (EM)-III and -IV were exte…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To quantify the relationship between type of benign pelvic disease and risk of surgical site infection (SSI) after hysterectomy. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING: Hospi…

Endometriosis, a major reproductive pathology affecting 8-10% of women is characterized by chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction. Human antigen R (HuR) and Tristetraprolin (TTP) are RNA binding proteins that competitively bind to cyto…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between surgically diagnosed endometriosis and pregnancy outcomes in subsequent pregnancies. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of women who delivered a singleton live birth from 2003 to 2013 in Ottawa…

OBJECTIVE: To assess patient response rates to medical therapies used to treat endometriosis-associated pain. DESIGN: A systematic review with the use of Medline and Embase. SETTING: Not applicable. PATIENT(S): Women receiving medical th…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical characteristics of women presenting with catamenial pneumothorax and compare them with those with noncatamenial pneumothorax. DESIGN: A case-control study (Canadian Task Force II-2). SETTING: A mu…

Endometriosis-associated pelvic pain and subfertility may be managed medically in many cases; however, the surgical management of this insidious disease remains a necessary part of the treatment algorithm. Laparoscopy for diagnosis alone is…