Pao‐Ling Torng

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as robust biomarkers for diagnosing and prognosing gynecological diseases due to their disease-specific expression and remarkable stability in body fluids. Despite the inherent instability of RNA molecules, c…

Abstract Study question To prevent ureters injury during deep infiltrating endometriosis excision. Summary answer Identify the ureter course with ICG and near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging mode and traction with a vessel loop like ne…

ABSTRACT Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is described as a partial or total lack of decidua with adherence or invasion of the placenta to the myometrium and is a major cause of postpartum hemorrhage and peripartum hysterectomy. The risk of …

We aimed to examine how leuprorelin has been studied for the treatment of women with endometriosis in Asia. We conducted a literature search of PubMed, the Cochrane Library and ClinicalTrials.gov. This review includes randomised trials of w…

Background and objectivesLaparoscopic hysterectomy for a large barrel-shaped uterus is difficult. We assessed the feasibility of single-port laparoscopic hysterectomy in a large barrel-shaped uterus after gonadotropin-releasing hormone agon…

We reviewed current literature regarding the association of endometriosis and epithelial ovarian cancer based on epidemiology studies, molecular researches and clinical observations. Our methods include a review of literature research of ME…

Study objectiveTo estimate whether laparoscopic in situ morcellation (LISM) can facilitate laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) for large uteri.DesignProspective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-1).SettingUniversity…

BACKGROUND: To study if there are specific problems in laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) for a certain weight of bulky uteri and the strategies to overcome such problems. METHODS: One hundred and eighty-one women with my…

BACKGROUND: This study demonstrated a method to prevent bladder injury during laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) to patients with vesicocervical adhesion after previous cesarean deliveries. METHODS: Between July 2004 and…

OBJECTIVE: To assess uterine size, symptom severity, and hemoglobin level as determinants of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in women subsequently undergoing laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). METHODS: Sixty-one …

AIM: To evaluate a strategy for successful laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) in patients with extensive pelvic adhesion. METHODS: Two hundred and thirty-six patients who underwent LAVH at National Taiwan University Hospital …

Study objectiveTo evaluate the clinical outcomes of uterine artery ligation through retrograde tracking of the umbilical ligament (RUL) in laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH).DesignProspective study (Canadian Task Force classi…