Matthew T Siedhoff

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the association between patient age and postoperative complications following laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) for endometriosis and between patient age and operative time. METHODS: A retrospective cohort stud…

OBJECTIVE: To study the relationship between age and the phenotypic expression and surgical complexity of endometriosis using the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) classification. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study.…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic disease that impacts an estimated 10% of women. It is characterized by endometrial glands and stroma growing outside the uterus. Surgery is a mainstay of diagnosis and treatment. Infection is a leading…

We aimed to assess the content and quality of YouTube videos about endometriosis. Apify was used to retrieve videos, and 138 videos were included. Most videos originated in high-income countries and 50.0% were monetized. Median Patient Educ…

K.N.W. – Aqua Therapeutics-consultant, Hologic-consultant, Karl Storz-consultant; M.T.S. – Applied Medical-consultant; R.M. – Intuitive Surgical, Claria Medical. The authors declare no conflicts of interest. The data that support the findin…

PURPOSE: To study the rate and odds of 30 day postoperative complications among patients undergoing minimally invasive total (TLH) compared to supracervical (LSCH) hysterectomy for endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN: A cohort study of patients wi…

INTRODUCTION: Bladder endometriosis is the presentation of abnormal endometrial glands and stroma in the detrusor muscle of the bladder. Although generally considered a relatively rare phenomenon affecting only about 1% of women with endome…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of virtual versus in-person preoperative evaluation on perioperative complication rates in a minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) practice. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Quat…

INTRODUCTION: Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) fellowship provides comprehensive training in the management of complex benign gynecologic pathology, including endometriosis. Data are currently lacking regarding the impact of MI…

INTRODUCTION: The impact of race/ethnicity on the prevalence, presentation, and severity of endometriosis is not well understood. Historically, there has been a widespread misconception that endometriosis is a White woman’s disease, even do…

INTRODUCTION: There is a large body of evidence demonstrating racial and ethnic disparities in benign gynecologic surgery. Currently, data regarding disparities in surgical care specifically for patients with endometriosis are limited. Prio…

AIM: An estimated 5%-25% of women with endometriosis have colorectal involvement. Colorectal resection is the most suitable surgical management for cases with large bowel infiltration. However, this method is also associated with the highes…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis, affecting 10–15% of reproductive-aged females, significantly affects multiple aspects of life, including physical, social, and financial. The average cost of endometriosis to a patient ranges $1,459–20,239 per y…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Adenomyosis, characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue within the myometrium, causes chronic pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, and reduced fertility. Nowadays, diagnosis relies heavily on imaging, primarily transvaginal ultr…

OBJECTIVE: To study racial and ethnic disparities among women undergoing hysterectomy performed for adenomyosis across the United States. DESIGN: A cohort study. SETTING: Data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Qualit…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To study racial and ethnic disparities in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS). DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Online review of all published MIGS RCTs in high-impa…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review aims to summarize recent literature on the surgical treatment of colorectal endometriosis. RECENT FINDINGS: The last decade has seen a surge in the number of studies on bowel endometriosis, with a focus on pre…