R. Schneyer

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of reproductive-aged individuals and may involve the appendix in up to 30% of cases [1–3]. Appendectomy at the time of surgical management can reveal occult pathology even in normal-appe…

INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several pharmacological therapies for endometriosis, based on randomized controlled trial (RCT) data. Although these results have shaped current practice, reliance on th…

INTRODUCTION: Surgical management of advanced endometriosis requires effective exposure of the pelvic organs to facilitate a safe and effective excision. Pelvic organ suspension techniques provide the means of optimizing the surgical field …

PURPOSE: To study characteristics and identify factors associated with full manuscript publication of oral abstracts presented at gynecologic surgery societies' annual meetings. STUDY DESIGN: We reviewed all oral abstracts presented at four…

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…

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: 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 pr…

To study the rate and risk factors for short-term post-operative complications of patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery for endometriosis in the United States. Retrospective cohort study. American College of Surgeons National Surgi…