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STUDY OBJECTIVE: This study investigated whether quantitative analysis of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can differentiate deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) lesion types (active or fibrotic lesion [FL]) and associat…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) scores/Central Sensitization (CS) and hormonal therapy failure (HTF) for endometriosis. DESIGN: Single-center, observational, prospective, cohort study…

BACKGROUND: Pain is the primary symptom of endometriosis and may progress into a chronic, acyclic condition driven by neuroinflammatory mechanisms, leading to neuropathic and ultimately nociplastic pain. Central sensitization, a form of noc…

Deep infiltrating endometriosis and oncologic radical pelvic surgeries pose a significant risk of nerve damage. A thorough understanding of pelvic anatomy is essential for surgical precision and to avoid neurological complications or dysfun…

OBJECTIVES: Adenomyosis is challenging to diagnose with transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and requires operator expertise to recognize its sonographic features; however, little is known about the learning curve for trainees. This study aimed t…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of urinary symptoms in women with parametrial endometriosis before and after surgery. DATA SOURCES: We systematically searched MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus through March 2025, w…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is linked to an increased risk of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), especially clear cell and endometrioid subtypes. The extent and prognostic significance of this link are still not fully understood. This systematic…

INTRODUCTION: Seromucinous borderline ovarian tumors represent a distinct borderline ovarian tumor histotype, yet their specific sonographic features and clinical associations remain undercharacterized. The objective of this study was to de…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of different ultrasonographic features of uterosacral ligaments (USLs) affected by endometriosis. DESIGN: Multicentric, observational, prospective, diagnostic study. SETTING: Two tertiary…

OBJECTIVE: The AAGL 2021 classification assesses intraoperative surgical complexity using a four-stage scale based on lesion size and location. Despite its potential utility, no data currently assess its correlation with perioperative compl…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of various ultrasound morphologies of rectosigmoid endometriosis (RSE) nodules according to the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis consensus, and their potential association with distinct clin…

BACKGROUND: Lower Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels have been observed in women with ovarian endometriomas (OMA) undergoing combined hormonal contraceptive (CHC) therapy. However, the extent and timing of AMH recovery after CHC discontinu…

OBJECTIVE: Bowel endometriosis affects 8% to 12% of women with infiltrating endometriosis, mostly involving the rectum and sigmoid [1]. Surgery is preferred when medical therapy fails or is contraindicated. Although segmental resection has …

IntroductionLong-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are increasingly gaining popularity due to their high efficacy and ease of use compared to short-acting reversible contraceptives (SARCs). Among available LARCs, the etonogestrel (EN…

This feasibility study explores the potential of salivary microRNAs (miRNAs) as non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosing endometriosis and assessing treatment response. Almost one-third of patients with endometriosis do not respond to the sta…

BACKGROUND: The proliferation of several robotic platforms presents an opportunity to pinpoint the most suitable system for specific procedures and patient profiles. This study aims to explore differences in complications and functional out…

BackgroundThe advantages and disadvantages of Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery (RLS) compared to other minimally invasive surgical approaches are debated in the literature.ObjectiveTo evaluate the learning curves (LC) and their assessment metho…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects more than 10% of reproductive-aged women, causing pelvic pain and infertility. Despite the benign nature of endometriosis, ovarian endometriomas carry a higher risk of developing endometrioid carcinomas (En…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Although surgery is the gold standard treatment for pain refractory to medical management or partial occlusion owing to rectosigmoid endometriosis, surgical resection can be associated with major perioperative complications…

BACKGROUND: Our study aimed to create a novel technique using n-butyl cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) for minimal access simulation training on cadavers in deep endometriosis excision. OBJECTIVES: A step-by-step video demonstration of using n-BCA in…

OBJECTIVE: Vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) is an emerging surgical procedure that combines the advantages of the vaginal approach with laparoscopic vision and instrumentation. Shorter hospitalization and les…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the prevalence of deep and superficial dyspareunia in women with diagnosis of endometriosis. Secondly, to assess the temporal relation between deep and superficial dyspareunia in women reporting both symptoms (concomita…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the rate of disease progression and the factors associated with such progression in patients with an ultrasound diagnosis of adenomyosis. METHODS: This was a single center, prospective, observational, cohort study pe…

OBJECTIVE: Involvement of the lower urinary tract is found in 0.2 to 2.5% of all deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) [1,2]. The bladder is the most affected organ with a prevalence of up to 80% of cases [3]. Patients with bladder endometr…