Adela G Cope

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of pathology-proven endometriosis in patients with suspected adenomyosis undergoing total laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH). METHODS: This was a single-site retrospective cohort study performed at an aca…

OBJECTIVE: Accessory cavitating uterine masses (ACUM) are rare, cystic uterine anomalies associated with an otherwise normal uterus and reproductive tract. They are diagnosed via a presence of a noncommunicating accessory cavity lined by en…

Evidence-based conservative treatment strategies for deep endometriosis (DE) are lacking. We identify patient characteristics predicting treatment success. Retrospective cohort Tertiary referral center, 2015-2024 Patients aged 16-55 undergo…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We present a review of the natural progression, response to hormonal therapy, and risk of malignancy associated with deep endometriosis (DE) to guide evidence-based discussion of conservative treatment. RECENT FINDINGS: A…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Assess the surgical site infection (SSI) risk of clean benign gynecologic laparoscopy for endometriosis. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort. SETTING: National Surgical Quality Improvement Program hospitals, 2019 to 2022. PATIE…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine an updated rate of urinary tract injuries at the time of hysterectomy after the widespread adoption of laparoscopy and cystoscopy, with attention to patients with endometriosis. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort. …

Endometriosis is a common yet morbid disease. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment planning. Both ultrasound (US) and MRI are used to detect disease. We performed a literature review to assess whether one is superior. …

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic, debilitating condition affecting up to 10% of reproductive-age women. Urinary tract endometriosis is found in 1%-6% of women diagnosed with pelvic endometriosis, with the most common sites being the b…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Endometriosis is a complex benign gynaecologic condition with heterogenous presentations and a large impact on the global healthcare system and on the quality of life for millions of women. Currently, the gold standard fo…

Objective: To determine if gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms can predict deep endometriosis (DE) of the posterior pelvic compartment on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods: Patients with suspected endometriosis undergoing endometriosis p…

Introduction: The overlap of endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnoses is well documented. Women with endometriosis have a 2.4-fold risk of fulfilling IBS criteria and there is a 3-fold risk of endometriosis diagnosis in wo…

Objective: To determine the clinical characteristics and prior medical and surgical treatments in women undergoing surgical excision of endometriosis for pelvic pain at a single institution. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study we id…

There is no approved medical therapy for adenomyosis and limited evidence to guide treatments in part due to the complexity of nonhistologic diagnosis and the prevalence of concomitant gynecologic conditions. Most available evidence focuses…