Meng Yao

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate variation in ovarian preservation and excision of extra-ovarian endometriosis during endometrioma surgery across gynecologic subspecialties. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: One tertiary academic medical…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact and diagnostic accuracy of an endometriosis-specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol on the management of deep endometriosis (DIE). STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study at the Cleveland Clini…

INTRODUCTION: Endometrioma management balances age, fertility, symptoms, and ovarian reserve with recurrence and surgical complexity. When indicated, surgery improves pain, decreases recurrence, and improves spontaneous pregnancy. Although …

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine predictors for placing high value on the uterus in patients who no longer desire fertility. The secondary objective was to identify reasons for placing high value on the uterus. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey …

ABSTRACT The prevalence of inpatient hysterectomy, a common surgical procedure in the United States, decreased by 36.4% between 2002 and 2010 in women with benign gynecologic conditions. One major factor contributing to the decline in inpat…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perioperative outcomes of premenopausal women undergoing cystectomy or oophorectomy for ovarian endometriomas (OMAs) and other benign neoplasms. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Clinical database con…

Background: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) has a significant impact on patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Endometriosis is a common cause of CPP. Data is lacking on long-term HRQoL outcomes in patients with endometriosis-associate…

INTRODUCTION: Few studies have examined the differing natural histories and quality of life in women with endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain (EACPP) versus other chronic pelvic pain (OCPP) in the years following surgery. In this s…