Horace Roman

No ORCID on file · 332 papers in corpus · active 2006-2026

Study types

  • article 214
  • other 32
  • review 28
  • letter 21
  • preprint 9

Condition tags

  • endometriosis 291
  • endometrioma 31
  • die_deep_infiltrating 29
  • bowel_endometriosis 26
  • chronic_pelvic_pain 24
  • infertility 21
  • dyspareunia 13
  • dysmenorrhea 13
  • thoracic_endometriosis 7
  • adenomyosis 5
review 2024
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology ·doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102455

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…

review 2024
Journal of clinical medicine ·doi:10.3390/jcm13164817

Minimal/mild endometriosis (MME) is independently associated with reduced fecundity rates. In this review article, we discuss the role of laparoscopic surgery in enhancing the fertility outcomes of patients with MME. Laparoscopic management…

article 2024
Techniques in coloproctology ·doi:10.1007/s10151-024-02923-5

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 …

article 2023
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.01.018

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To highlight the anatomical keys to safely performing an excision of deep endometriosis nodules of the sciatic nerve DESIGN: We present a didactic video combining an anatomical three-dimensional reconstruction of the pelvis…

case-report 2023
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.12.012

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
·doi:10.1684/mte.2023.0950
article 2023
Cureus ·doi:10.7759/cureus.37950

Accurate diagnosis and assessment of endometriosis by transvaginal ultrasound scan (TVS) can be challenging. We performed an online survey of specialist gynecologists who perform TVS on a regular basis regarding their views as well as clini…

article 2023
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2022.12.019
article 2023
Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie ·doi:10.1016/j.purol.2023.10.003

Pelvic surgery for endometriosis is associated with a risk of bladder and digestive sequelae. Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) has been shown to be effective in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) and voiding dysfunction (VD). This study …

article 2023
Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction ·doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2023.102708

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the medical journey and the quality of life of French endometriosis-affected women, from the onset of the symptoms to the therapeutic management. STUDY DESIGN: Between January 15th 2020 and February 3rd 2020, a pr…

other 2023
Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.05.156

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
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.02.003

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
·doi:10.1016/j.aidsoi.2023.07.003
article 2023
JAMA network open ·doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.11686

IMPORTANCE: Preoperative mapping of deep pelvic endometriosis (DPE) is crucial as surgery can be complex and the quality of preoperative information is key. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the Deep Pelvic Endometriosis Index (dPEI) magnetic resonan…

rct 2023
Journal of medical Internet research ·doi:10.2196/47869

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
·doi:10.2196/preprints.47869

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 …

letter 2023
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.477
other 2023
Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.01.048

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
Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland ·doi:10.1111/codi.16785

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
Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.06.008

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. …

rct 2023
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.11.021

OBJECTIVE: To describe the management of recurrent bowel endometriosis after previous colorectal resection. DESIGN: Surgical video article. The local institutional board review was omitted due to the narration of surgical management. Patie…

article 2023
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.11.002

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…

preprint 2023
·doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1698.v1

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…

review 2023
Journal of clinical medicine ·doi:10.3390/jcm12165324

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…

article 2023
NEJM evidence ·doi:10.1056/evidoa2200282

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…