Benjamin Merlot
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· 88 papers in corpus
· active 2015-2026
Study types
- article 46
- review 10
- other 9
- preprint 6
- case-report 5
Condition tags
- endometriosis 77
- chronic_pelvic_pain 8
- bowel_endometriosis 8
- endometrioma 8
- infertility 7
- die_deep_infiltrating 5
- dysmenorrhea 4
- dyspareunia 3
- adenomyosis 2
- thoracic_endometriosis 2
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article
2024
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of the robotic surgical approach in the treatment of severe diaphragmatic endometriosis (DE). DESIGN: Retrospective single-center study using data prospectively recorded…
other
2024
OBJECTIVE: To compare robotic-assisted laparoscopy (RAL) and laparoscopy (LPS) for intraoperative and postoperative outcomes, and functional results after a 6-month follow-up period among patients having undergone excision of deep endometri…
case-report
2024
OBJECTIVE: To present a standardized and reproducible approach for the surgical excision of deep endometriosis in the rectovaginal septum, represented by #ENZIAN A. DESIGN: Surgical video article. SETTING: A tertiary referral center. PAT…
review
2024
Deep endometriosis (DE) is the most severe form of endometriosis and is commonly associated with infertility. Surgical treatment of DE appears to increase chances of spontaneous conception in appropriately selected patients wishing to conce…
article
2024
Endometriosis is a benign gynecologic affection that may lead to major surgeries, such as colorectal resections. Rectovaginal fistulas (RVF) are among the possible complications. When they occur, it is necessary to adapt the repair surgery …
case-report
2023
OBJECTIVE: To describe a combined robotic and transanal technique used to treat ultralow rectal endometriosis in a 36-year-old patient with multiple pelvic compartments, which was responsible for infertility, dyspareunia, left sciatic pain,…
article
2023
article
2023
other
2023
OBJECTIVE: To assess the long-term risk of repeated surgery in women undergoing complete excision of endometriosis by an experienced surgeon and to identify circumstances leading up to repeat surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective study based on d…
other
2023
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Deep endometriotic lesions may involve the deep parametrium, which is highly vascular and includes numerous somatic and autonomous nerves [1,2]. Surgeons who dissect in this area must always be prepared to deal with major b…
article
2023
rct
2023
BACKGROUND: The management of chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis is complex and includes the long-term use of opioids. Patients not fully responsive to drugs or ineligible for surgical treatments need efficient alternatives to …
preprint
2023
BACKGROUND The management of chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis is complex and includes the long-term use of opioids. Patients not fully responsive to drugs or ineligible for surgical treatments need efficient alternatives to …
other
2023
OBJECTIVE: To describe the robotic full-thickness rectal excision using a transanal circular stapler in rectovaginal endometriosis nodule infiltrating the rectum >3 cm. DESIGN: Surgical video article. The local institutional review board w…
article
2023
AIM: The aim was to compare postoperative complications in patients undergoing the excision of a rectal endometriotic nodule over 3 cm by a robotic-assisted versus a conventional laparoscopic approach. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective…
case-report
2023
OBJECTIVE: To present the robotic, standardized, and reproducible surgical technique we routinely use in our center to manage isolated endometriosis of the sciatic nerve. DESIGN: Surgical video article. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. …
article
2023
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the postoperative outcomes and the overall expenses between conventional laparoscopy and robotic surgery, in a series of consecutive patients managed for only severe endometriosis in our institute. DESIGN: A coh…
review
2023
Ovarian endometriomas have a negative impact on a patient's reproductive potential and are likely to cause a reduction in ovarian reserve. The most commonly employed ovarian reserve parameters are anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and antral fol…
preprint
2023
Ovarian endometriomas have a negative impact on a patient’s reproductive potential and likely cause a reduction in ovarian reserve. The most commonly employed ovarian reserve parameters are anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicular…
article
2023
BACKGROUND: The discovery of a saliva-based micro–ribonucleic acid (miRNA) signature for endometriosis in 2022 opened up new perspectives for early and noninvasive diagnosis of the disease. The 109-miRNA saliva signature is the product of m…
letter
2022
letter
2022
Horace Roman received personal fees from Ethicon Endo-surgery, Plasma Surgical Ltd., Nordic Pharma and Olympus for his involvement in workshops and masterclasses. Other authors have nothing to disclose. The data that support the findings of…
book-chapter
2022
This chapter will review the surgical management of deeply infiltrating endometriosis involving the bowl. With advancements in imaging diagnostics modalities evaluating deeply infiltrating endometriosis, surgeons are provided with clearer a…
letter
2022
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article
2022
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To report a large series including women managed by disk excision using end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) circular transanal stapler to assess the feasibility of the technique, the features of nodules suitable for removal by dis…