Peter Oppelt

INTRODUCTION: In the ongoing effort to identify or develop the optimal classification system for endometriosis, there is a paucity of data regarding the association between currently used classification systems and operative times. This stu…

Objective The objective of this revised official guideline, published by the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG) and coordinated in the joint guidelines program of the DGGG, the Austrian Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics…

BACKGROUND: Dyspareunia is a common symptom in women with endometriosis, yet its positional dependency is not routinely assessed in clinical practice. AIM: To investigate the relationship between endometriosis and positional dyspareunia, i…

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting 5-10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with chronic pain and infertility. While research has mainly focused on local lesions, systemic immune dysfunction is increasing…

Abstract Purpose To compare current endometriosis classification systems across clinically relevant domains and to identify which components may be used for a single internationally accepted classification. Methods A PubMed search was perfo…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To develop a translation model of the #Enzian classification into a 4-stage system and to evaluate its performance in a retrospective endometriosis cohort. DESIGN: Feasibility study consisting of 2 parts: First, the alloca…

Postoperative adhesions represent a major medical challenge and are associated with serious health and economic consequences. 4DryField® PH (PlantTec Medical GmbH, Lueneburg, Germany) is a starch-based medical device designed both to preven…

Recent research has shed light on the impact of endometriosis on complications during pregnancy, but very few studies address the influence of deep endometriosis (DE) on delivery and peripartum parameters. For this reason, an international …

The role of minerals in female fertility, particularly in relation to the menstrual cycle, presents a complex area of study that underscores the interplay between nutrition and reproductive health. This narrative review aims to elucidate th…

IMPORTANCE: The formation of adhesions after gynecological surgery not only has detrimental impacts on those affected, including pain, obstruction, and infertility, but also imposes a high economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide. O…

UNLABELLED: Female fertility and reproductive system disorders are influenced by a complex interplay of biological, physiological, and environmental factors. Minerals have emerged as crucial yet often overlooked elements that impact fertili…

PURPOSE: Taking into consideration earlier attempts at assisted reproduction and previous pregnancies allows a more differentiated approach when counseling couples regarding their chances in assisted reproductive treatments. The aim of this…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 2 doses of vilaprisan vs. placebo in participants with symptomatic endometriosis. DESIGN: Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group phase 2b trial (NCT035733…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic performance of preoperative application of the Enzian classification (cEnzian) using surgical findings as reference standard. DESIGN: A prospective international non-interventional study. SETTING: Twelv…

INTRODUCTION: Surgical experience and hospital procedure volumes have been associated with the risk of severe complications in expert centers for endometriosis in France. However, little is known about other certified units in Central Europ…

Objectives Female genital malformations may be present in the form of individual entities, they may involve neighboring organs or they may occur in the context of complex syndromes. Given the anatomical structures of the vulva, vagina, uter…

Aims The aim of this official guideline published and coordinated by the German Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (DGGG) in cooperation with the Austrian Society for Gynaecology and Obstetrics (OEGGG) and the Swiss Society for Gynaecolo…

PURPOSE: To evaluate whether ionophore application at the oocyte stage changes the morphokinetics of the associated embryos in cases of artificial oocyte activation. METHODS: In a prospective sibling oocyte approach, 78 ICSI patients with …

Advances in preoperative diagnostics as well as in surgical techniques for the treatment of endometriosis, especially for deep endometriosis, call for a classification system, that includes all aspects of the disease such as peritoneal endo…

Einleitung: Die Endometriose ist mit ihren vielseitigen Erscheinungsformen ein Chamäleon unter den Erkrankungen. Eine eindeutige Ätiologie ist bislang nicht bekannt und die Heterogenität der klinischen Symptomatik erschwert die frühzeitige …

Zielsetzung Die letzten Jahre haben uns zahlreiche Erkenntnisse über den Einfluss von Endometriose auf Komplikationen in der Schwangerschaft gebracht. Hierzu zählen zum Beispiel ein höheres Risiko für Placenta praevia, Frühaborte, Frühgebur…