Michael P. Diamond

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The presence of fimbrial pathology in advanced endometriosis is clearly understood. However, little is known about the prevalence of fimbrial pathology in early stages of endometriosis. The purpose of this study is to deter…

We report a case of umbilical endometriosis externa and systematically review the literature regarding this finding. In our case report, a 47-year-old woman with cyclic umbilical bleeding, pelvic pain, and no previous umbilical surgery deve…

Free radicals are highly reactive molecules produced in the cell either as part of, or as end-products of, biochemical reactions that have crucial roles in the homeostasis of the organism. Thus, excess production or impaired elimination of …

We investigated the prevalence of abnormal screening results (questionnaire and testing for other causes of oligo-ovulation, male or tubal factor infertility) in a group of 1,313 oligo-ovulatory women (included and excluded subjects) whose …

The role of surgery vs. IVF-embryo transfer to improve the potential for conception will vary as enhancements of these interventions occurs. Well-designed and conducted studies, controlling for the complexities of surgical trials are needed…

OBJECTIVE: To assess histologic damage and functional impairment following coaxial tubal catheterization. DESIGN: Prospective randomized controlled study. SETTING: Research laboratory. PATIENT(S): Ninety-two female New Zealand rabbits. …

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether Oxiplex/AP Gel (FzioMed, San Luis Obispo, CA) was safe and preliminarily effective in reducing postsurgical adhesions after adnexal surgery by laparoscopy. DESIGN: Prospective, multicenter, double-blind, ran…

Clinical utilization of ovulation stimulation to facilitate the ability of a couple to conceive has not only provided a valuable therapeutic approach, but has also yielded extensive information on the physiology of ovarian follicular recrui…

OBJECTIVE: To review the relation between adhesions and pelvic pain and the effectiveness of adhesiolysis in pain control. DESIGN: Selective review of the literature. PATIENT(S): Patients with pelvic pain and/or undergoing adhesiolysis fo…

OBJECTIVE: To assess hysteroscopic findings in patients undergoing IVF-ET who repeatedly failed to conceive despite transfer of good-quality embryos. DESIGN: Prospective, observational study. SETTING: Clinical research unit for reproducti…

PROBLEM: Postoperative pelvic adhesions contribute to infertility, pelvic pain, bowel obstruction, and difficult reoperative procedures. METHOD OF STUDY: In the present study, a rat uterine-peritoneal adhesion model was developed to study …

Endometrium and endometriosis , Endometrium and endometriosis , کتابخانه مرکزی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران

History and Development of Endoscopic Surgery. Laparoscopic Surgery. Techniques and Equipment. Setting Up a Service. Instruments/Administration. Role of the Operating Room Nurse. Practical Approach to Diagnostic Laparoscopy. New Laparoscopi…

Pelvic adhesions observed in gynecologic patients are a major contributing factor to infertility, pelvic pain, and/or intestinal obstruction. Such adhesions may be the sequelae to inflammatory processes, endometriosis, and prior surgical in…

Laparoscopic surgery as an alternative to traditional laparotomies has become an important modality in the management of gynecologic diseases; however, it is not without potential risks. Case reports describe numerous complications, includi…

Ovarian remnant syndrome occurs infrequently after oophorectomy, yet when present it can contribute greatly to pelvic discomfort. The syndrome may be difficult to diagnose, identify surgically, and treat without intraoperative or postoperat…