Seidman DS

We compared the prevalence of ultrasound signs of adenomyosis in women with endometriosis who underwent surgery to those who were managed conservatively. This was a retrospective study of women evaluated at a tertiary endometriosis referral…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Bladder involvement is rare in endometriosis. The prevalence is estimated to be ∼1% in patients with endometriosis. However, this figure seems to be an underestimation. The diagnosis of bladder endometriosis might be missed…

Objectives . To determine the prevalence of ultrasound features suggestive of adenomyosis in women undergoing surgery for endometriosis compared with a control group of healthy women without endometriosis. Methods . Retrospective case-contr…

Introduction: Patients with endometriosis often suffer from diffuse and poorly localized severe pain. The current pain management strategies include medical and hormonal therapy, as well as surgery. Medical management of pain is often insuf…

ObjectiveTo evaluate fertility outcomes in infertile women with severe endometriosis (The revised American Fertility Society classification [AFS] 3-4) and repeated IVF failures, who underwent surgery due to exacerbation of endometriosis-rel…

Patients affected with severe endometriosis are at significant risk for ovarian tissue damage, which may lead to infertility, reduced response to ovarian stimulation, and occasionally, premature ovarian failure. The risk for a compromised o…

AIMS: To determine the incidence and severity of acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) in hospitalised women with and without a history of endometriosis. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of hospital records r…

The two major consequences of endometriosis are pain and infertility. Despite numerous studies and proposed guidelines, some aspects of the treatment for these complications are still under debate or lack convincing evidence that favors one…

ObjectiveTo assess the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic treatment of bladder endometriosis, especially in cases of full thickness endometriotic nodules.DesignRetrospective review of medical records.SettingTertiary medical center and a re…

ObjectiveTo investigate the intraoperative features and long-term postoperative results of patients with ureteral endometriosis who underwent ureteral reimplantation.Study designIn this retrospective study, we reviewed records of all patien…

Study objectiveTo evaluate the clinical and surgical features of thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) represented by catamenial pneumothorax and pelvic endometriosis and to describe their association with infertility.DesignRetrospective cl…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficiency of laparoscopic ureterolysis for ureteral endometriosis and to describe appropriate treatment. DESIGN: Prospective trial (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING: University hospital. …

BACKGROUND: Non-invasive screening tests may allow early diagnosis and prompt treatment, thereby potentially reducing morbidity and mortality and reducing costs for the community. This may be especially important for gynecologic pathologies…

This review summarizes the current use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in obstetrics, gynecology and infertility. These medications are commonly used in different fields of reproductive medicine, for pain management after …

ObjectiveEndometriosis is known to be associated with an increased risk for early pregnancy complications, including ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. However, little has so far been reported on complications linked to severe endometriosis…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine our experience with laparoscopic and laparoscopically assisted management of bowel endometriosis and to recommend treatment approaches, considering patient goals for both pain mitigation o…

P-450 aromatase inhibitors, designed for suppressing estradiol production, were first approved for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Recent studies have provided evidence that aromatase inhibitors may be effective in the short term f…

Laparoscopic myomectomy has recently gained wide acceptance. However, this procedure remains technically highly demanding and concerns have been raised regarding the prolonged time of anesthesia, increased blood loss, and possibly a higher …

OBJECTIVE: To report the surgical history, clinical characteristics, and operative technique used in patients with ovarian remnant syndrome after laparoscopic oophorectomy. DESIGN: Observational study. SETTING: Teaching hospital and priva…

Objective: To assess the long-term genitourinary and gastrointestinal complaints following presacral neurectomy.Design: A prospective postoperative follow-up of patients who underwent laparoscopic presacral neurectomy and treatment of endom…

ObjectiveTo review the clinical presentations of and management options for diaphragmatic endometriosis.DesignRetrospective review.SettingReferral center.Patient(s)Twenty-four women with endometriosis of the diaphragm.Intervention(s)Surgica…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term pain reduction achieved by laparoscopic presacral neurectomy. METHODS: One hundred seventy-six women with median (range) age 30 (18-45) years underwent presacral neurectomy combined with excision and va…

The continually changing definition of operative laparoscopy as well as the ever-widening boundaries of its use are discussed in this report. It is important to prepare residents to adequately undertake advanced laparoscopic surgery as lapa…