BackgroundAdenomyosis may induce pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding or bulk symptoms. If hormonal treatment proves ineffective or contraindicated, hysterectomy may be necessary. For patients who desire to conserve the uterus despite sev…
BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leakage (AL) and major complications after colorectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) have a remarkable impact on patient outcomes. The aim of this study is to assess the predictive value of C-rea…
Abstract Study question Is conservative laparoscopic treatment with RFA (radiofrequency thermal ablation) related to a good outcome on a long-term follow-up? Summary answer RFA for diffuse adenomyosis was related to a good outcome on a long…
IntroductionTransvaginal ultrasound is fundamental for the mapping of endometriosis, and the imaging criteria have been clearly described for different organs study. However, no specific ultrasonographic signs of tubal endometriosis have be…
Study objectiveTo compare the tolerability and diagnostic accuracy of virtual ultrasonographic hysteroscopy (VUH) with that of conventional diagnostic outpatient hysteroscopy in the workup of patients who are infertile.DesignA single-center…
In this retrospective cohort study, three groups of patients were included: 60 women who underwent endometriosis surgery with colorectal segmental resection, 40 women with surgical evidence of bowel endometriosis who underwent endometriosis…
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of bowel endometriosis on fertility, and to study whether its removal improves fecundity in women with endometriosis-associated infertility. METHODS: Three groups of infert…