Sukhbir S. Singh

Endometriosis, affecting 5-10% of reproductive-age women, is a common contributor to dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain. Diagnosis requires laparoscopic tissue biopsy, but careful pelvic examination, and/or imaging with either ultrasound …

The discipline of gynecology has grown immensely in the last decades. Recognition of the complexity of gynecologic pathology, the evolving patient population, and advancements in imaging technology have required the gynecologic surgeon to f…

OBJECTIVE: To describe a stepwise approach to the laparoscopic excision of bladder endometriosis. DESIGN: Narrated surgical video. SETTING: Academic tertiary care hospital. PATIENT(S): Surgical footage was obtained from three patients wh…

Endometriosis is a chronic systemic disease that can cause pain, infertility and reduced quality of life. Diagnosing endometriosis remains challenging, which yields diagnostic delays for patients. Research on diagnostic test accuracy in end…

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the quality of information reported online about endometriosis and period pain. METHODS: An online search identified the top 20 websites for 4 search engines (Google, Ask, Bing, Yahoo). Videos, duplicates, and websites …

BACKGROUND: Patient specific three-dimensional (3D) models can be derived from two-dimensional medical images, such as magnetic resonance (MR) images. 3D models have been shown to improve anatomical comprehension by providing more accurate …

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: In this post hoc analysis, we evaluated the impact of elagolix on dysmenorrhea and nonmenstrual pelvic pain across menstrual period (bleeding days) and nonmenstrual (nonbleeding) days. METHODS: Data from two randomized, 6-month,…

Endometriosis may exert a profound negative influence on the lives of individuals with the disorder, adversely affecting quality of life, participation in daily and social activities, physical and sexual functioning, relationships, educatio…

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…

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 characterize the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of Canadian women with a self-reported diagnosis of endometriosis (DxE). METHODS: Canadian women aged 18-49 years completed a survey from December 2018 through January 2…

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…

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue in aberrant locations outside the uterus. Neo-angiogenesis or establishment of new blood supply is one of the fundamental requirements of end…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate fatigue burden and productivity impairments in Canadian women with a self-reported diagnosis of endometriosis (DxE). METHODS: From December 2018 to January 2019, Canadian women aged 18-49 years completed an online su…

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: This study sought to estimate the prevalence of diagnosis of endometriosis (DxE) in Canada and to assess the symptomatic and diagnostic experience of Canadian women with DxE. METHOD: A cross-sectional, online survey of women in …

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…