OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility and potential efficacy of thermal balloon ablation of the endometrium in the outpatient setting without the need for general anesthesia or conscious sedation. DESIGN: Prospective observational study.…
OBJECTIVE: To develop an analytical approach to estimate the probability of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding, using a combination of patient history and tests. METHODS: A prospectively collected data…
Objective. To develop an analytical approach to estimate the probability of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding, using a combination of patient history and tests. Methods. A prospectively collected datab…
BACKGROUND: The use of quality of life (QoL) instruments in menorrhagia research is increasing but there is concern that not enough emphasis is placed on patient-focus in these measurements, i.e. on issues which are of importance to patient…
To determine current research activity and establish views on the direction of future research in gynaecological endoscopy. A self‐administered structured questionnaire was posted to 389 UK gynaecologists to enquire about current research a…
Objective To determine the current use of and the indications for laparoscopic uterine nerve ablation (LUNA) in the UK, and to establish practitioners' views regarding the desirability of a controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy o…
OBJECTIVE: To determine the accuracy of ultrasound scan in the diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer in postmenopausal bleeding. DESIGN: A prospective diagnostic accuracy study (1996-97). SETTING: Minimal access surgical trainin…