Camran Nezhat

Ureteral injury is a recognized complication of gynecologic surgery. During operative laparoscopy performed to treat extensive endometriosis of the pelvic sidewall, a 1.5-cm portion of the right ureter was resected and was repaired successf…

One hundred eighty-seven consecutive patients with persistent ovarian cysts and endometriosis underwent laparoscopic evaluation and ovarian cystectomy. All patients had been followed for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to surgery. The cysts were…

OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to assess the value of laparoscopic management of adnexal masses. Two concerns we wish to address are the failure to diagnose early ovarian cancer at laparoscopy and worsening the prognosis of stage I ca…

Proctectomy for deep endometriosis of the rectal wall was performed without laparotomy. Although laparoscopic pelvic surgery and transperineal proctectomy with primary double-stapled anastomosis are established procedures in gynecological a…

OBJECTIVE: To present the technique and results of videolaparoscopy and the CO2 laser as a treatment for deep, infiltrative endometriosis of the rectovaginal septum, uterosacral ligaments, pouch of Douglas and anterior wall of the rectosigm…

Partial ureteral resection and ureteroureterostomy were accomplished using operative laparoscopy in a 36-year-old woman with a long-standing history of endometriosis, left ureteral obstruction and nephrostomy.

A 28-year-old woman, presented with a history of long-standing, severe pelvic and bowel endometriosis. Pronounced cul-de-sac tenderness and nodularity were noted on pelvic examination. Videolaseroscopy was undertaken, the rectum was mobiliz…

A pregnant woman with a history of endometriosis and persistent bilateral adnexal masses underwent laparoscopic ovarian cystectomies at 16 weeks of gestation. There were no adverse sequelae, and the patient had an otherwise uneventful pregn…

This study presents 100 consecutive cases of total salpingectomy performed via laparoscopy for indications of ruptured or recurrent ectopic pregnancy, hydrosalpinges, torsion of the fallopian tube, hematosalpinges, or extensive adhesions. A…

Advanced operative laparoscopy in general, and videolaseroscopy using CO2 laser via operative channel of the laparoscope and video, specifically, has revolutionized the management of endometriosis. Adhesion formation is reduced and subseque…

Laparoscopic oophorectomy was performed on 94 ovaries in 76 patients. Indications included recurrent pain associated with endometriosis and adhesions in 17 patients (18 ovaries), ovarian endometriomas in 40 patients (40 ovaries), prophylact…

Fimbrioscopy and salpingoscopy were performed with a rigid salpingoscope during operative laparoscopy in 100 patients with minimal to moderate endometriosis and in 20 normal controls. Five women with endometriosis had perifimbrial adhesions…

A laparoscopic hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed on a 42-year-old patient with pelvic pain and long-standing endometriosis. A prototype titanium Multifire GIA Stapler, which was designed for use in operative lap…

Recent advances in laparoscopic surgery have enabled the gynecologic surgeon to treat an increased number of diseases of the reproductive organs by using the laser through the laparoscope. This article reviews the results of 857 patients wi…

Recent advances in laparoscopic surgery have enabled the gynecologic surgeon to treat an increased number of diseases of the reproductive organs by using the laser through the laparoscope. This article reviews the results of 243 patients wi…

Several surgical lasers are available currently for laparoscopic use, including the carbon dioxide (CO2), argon, and potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP/532 nm) lasers. These lasers each have different properties that offer advantages and disa…

The CO2 laser has been used laparoscopically for the removal of endometriotic implants, drainage of endometriomas, and lysis of adnexal adhesions in 102 patients. These patients were followed for a period ranging from 12 to 18 months, durin…

Laser laparoscopy has greatly expanded the potential applications of laparoscopy in gynaecology. Videolaseroscopy is a new refinement in the technique, which we believe is beneficial, not only to the patient, but also to the treating physic…

Recent advances in endoscopic surgery have enabled the gynecologic surgeon to treat an increased number of diseases of the reproductive organs with use of the laser.To avoid significant back strain and fatigue associated with directly opera…

The carbon dioxide laser has been used laparoscopically for the removal of endometriotic implants, excision of endometrioma capsules, and lysis of adnexal adhesions in 102 patients. These patients were followed for a period ranging from 12 …