We report four cases of a finding of communication between the endometrial cavity and adenomyotic lesions observed during saline contrast sonohysterography. In each case there was a saline-filled defect extending from the endometrial cavity…
BackgroundEndometriosis is a common and debilitating condition involving women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the occurrence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Presenting symptoms include c…
Study objectiveTo estimate the recurrence rate of chocolate cysts 3 to 12 months after ablative laparoscopic surgery. The secondary outcome measure was the need for a repeat surgical procedure.DesignProspective cohort study (Canadian Task F…
As a tertiary referral centre for women with severe endometriosis we see a large number of patients who have endometriotic cysts, and many of these patients have been operated on by gynaecologists elsewhere in the UK. We have been surprised…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term efficacy of laparoscopic laser surgery in the treatment of painful pelvic endometriosis. METHODS: We conducted a long-term follow-up of 56 patients who had par…
OBJECTIVES: To assess the long term outcome of laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: Minimal Access Surgical Unit, Department of Gynaecology, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Surrey. METHODS: Analysis o…
Endometriomas are a common cause of gynaecological morbidity, but their aetiology and management remain controversial This review focuses on identifying the evidence from published literature for the laparoscopic management of ovarian endom…