Gauthier T

The mechanisms underlying pain in cases of endometriosis or chronic pelvic pain are complex, often involving various types of pain; mainly nociceptive pain, central sensitization, and neuropathic pain. Our main objective was to examine the …

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at assessing perioperative results of robot-assisted laparoscopy (RAL) in the context of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). METHODS: This retrospective French multicentric study included all patients with DI…

ObjectiveTo draw up recommendations on the use of prophylactic gynecologic procedures during surgery for other indications.DesignA consensus panel of 19 experts was convened. A formal conflict of interest policy was established at the onset…

OBJECTIVE: To highlight the possible correlation between deep-infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) resection and subsequent uterine rupture. DESIGN: Case series and review of the literature. SETTING: Endometriosis referral hospitals. PATIENTS: …

PurposeTo assess feasibility of a standardized robot-assisted hysterectomy managed by resident and supervised by senior surgeon using dual-console on a 21-step grid (max score = 42) assessing resident autonomy.MethodsA total of seven patien…

Based on the best evidence available, we have provided guidelines for clinical practice to target the nature of endometriosis as a disease, the consequences of its natural history on management, and the clinical and imaging evaluation of th…

First-line diagnostic investigations for endometriosis are physical examination and pelvic ultrasound. The second-line investigations are: targeted pelvic examination performed by an expert clinician, transvaginal ultrasound performed by an…

First-line investigations to diagnose endometriosis are clinical examination and pelvic ultrasound. Second-line investigations include pelvic examination performed by a referent clinician, transvaginal ultrasound performed by a referent ech…