Gerald Harkins

Abstract Objective To evaluate the role of appendectomy in surgical excision of endometriosis and to assess complications associated with appendectomy. Methods Retrospective study of women undergoing appendectomy for pelvic pain and/or endo…

Objective: This article offers insight into an academic institute's approach to the rare phenomenon of abdominal-wall endometriosis (AWE). The article also provides data on concurrent pelvic endometriosis, which has not often been assessed …

Study objectiveTo evaluate the diagnosis of appendiceal endometriosis (AppE) in coincidental appendectomy specimens using standard versus modified histopathologic analysis.DesignProspective analysis of 300 consecutive patients undergoing co…

Abstract Objective: The aim of this research was to describe and investigate characteristics of patients who underwent surgical removal of the Essure ® device (Bayer, Whippany, NJ). This device was the first transcervical micro insert devic…

(Abstracted from J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2019;26:71–77) The primary sequelae of endometriosis are infertility and chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Nearly 40% of women with endometriosis are infertile, and 71% to 87% have CPP.

Pelvic pain in females is a complicated medical problem. With a myriad of causes, it also produces complex medical and mental health challenges for millions of women. The collateral impact on families and society is immense, as these women …

Study objectiveTo compare surgical excision and ablation of endometriosis for treatment of chronic pelvic pain.DesignRandomized clinical trial with 12-month follow-up (Canadian Task Force classification I).SettingSingle academic tertiary ca…

Background: Coincidental appendectomy has been shown to be beneficial in numerous patient populations. Previous reports have noted that laparoscopic surgical staplers used at the time of gynecologic surgery allow for simple, rapid removal o…

We present a retrospective case series of patients who underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic trachelectomies from August 1, 2011 to August 30, 2012, with a description of the surgical technique for successful cervical removal. The patient…