Amanda Chu

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate a standardized and reproducible technique utilizing intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) with real-time nerve mapping to improve the safety of deep infiltrating endometriosis surgery and facilitate t…

INTRODUCTION: The objective was to investigate the quality of life in individuals with thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) through a validated prospective survey. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome is a rare and understudied condition. METHO…

Cavernous hemangioma within the female genital tract is an extremely rare pathology, characterized by irregular vascular spaces containing blood or thrombus. We present a unique case of a 42-year-old primiparous woman who presented with typ…

INTRODUCTION: There is a risk of iatrogenic vascular injuries during robotic-assisted laparoscopic excision of diaphragmatic endometriosis. Although studies are limited, the first reported case of a suprahepatic inferior vena cava (IVC) inj…

In the setting of a global pandemic, it is vastly important now more than ever that patients have agency and control over pain management when living with a debilitating chronic pain disease such as endometriosis. We present a review of the…

OBJECTIVE: To present a case of endometriosis within an isthmocele membrane and concomitant diffuse peritoneal endometriosis after cesarean sections. In addition, we describe a unique, color-contrasted surgical repair technique and propose …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of appendectomy in surgical excision of endometriosis and to assess complications associated with appendectomy. METHODS: Retrospective study of women undergoing appendectomy for pelvic pain and/or endometrio…

INTRODUCTION: Preoperative antibiotic overuse contributes to unnecessary healthcare costs, harmful drug reactions and the creation of drug resistant bacteria. Study objective was to examine inappropriate antibiotic use among laparoscopic gy…