PURPOSE: Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) in the case of endometriosis may be extremely challenging. Our aim has been to analyze perioperative details and complications of TLH in women with vs. women without endometriosis. METHODS: Co…
BACKGROUND: The short-term results of a retrospective consecutive series of multidisciplinary laparoscopic approach to deep infiltrating endometriosis with intestinal involvement requiring segmental bowel resection procedures are presented.…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate perioperative details, long-term outcomes, and postsurgical fertility in case of laparoscopic ureterolysis for deep endometriosis. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. SETTING: Academic re…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of deep endometriosis (DE) on bladder function, focusing on detrusor pattern, in patients without preoperative urinary symptoms. DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: Academic research center. PATIENT(S): …
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy Financial Disclosure: The authors did not report any potential conflicts of interest.
This study evaluates retrospectively the accuracy and reproducibility of multislice computed tomography with colon water distension (MSCT-c) in diagnosing bowel (BE) and ureteral (UE) endometriosis. Sixty-four patients underwent MSCT-c and …
OBJECTIVE: To compare postoperative pain after laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy for benign disease. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective randomized trial was designed to compare laparoscopic hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy in patients wi…
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effect on postoperative pain of laparoscopy for the management of adnexal masses by downsizing ancillary trocars from 5- to 3-mm. DESIGN: Randomized, controlled trial (Canadian Task…