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BACKGROUND: Deep infiltrating endometriosis predominantly affects the posterior pelvic compartment and often requires complex surgical procedures, which are associated with a significant risk of postoperative complications. Limited evidence…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a frequent pathology affecting approximately 10% of the general population. Its diagnosis and management have improved in recent years. In France, a national strategy against endometriosis has been gradually dev…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate the implementation of an ERAS programme for deep pelvic endometriosis (DPE) surgery in terms of length of stay (LOS), postoperative complications (POC) and rehospitalisation rate. METHO…

STUDY QUESTION: What are the complications of transvaginal ethanol sclerotherapy for the treatment of endometriomas? SUMMARY ANSWER: Sclerotherapy is a reliable, minimally invasive method applicable in outpatient procedures but with specif…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evolution of endometriomas with or without medical treatment. METHODS: This retrospective observational study was performed at the Gynaecological Center, Hôpital La Conception (Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Mar…

OBJECTIVES: To present an overview of French practices for the management of endometriomas. METHODS: We carried out a nationwide survey of practices concerning the management of endometriomas between October 2021 and January 2022. This stu…

RESEARCH QUESTION: What are the diagnostic performances of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans when used to identify mild endometriosis of the uterosacral ligaments (USL)? DESIGN: Monocentric retrospective study of patients who underwen…

OBJECTIVE: Assessment of the practices and knowledge of general practitioners in the south of France regarding the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. METHOD: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among general practitio…

BackgroundNatural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery by the vaginal route (vNOTES) is a new approach to performing hysterectomy. Clinical outcomes must be evaluated in centres that have started performing this technique.ObjectivesTo co…

PurposeTo evaluate stoma-related complications after rectal resection and colorectal anastomosis with diverting stoma for deep infiltrating colorectal endometriosis.MethodsAll the consecutive adult women who underwent colorectal resection w…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of the implementation of a national enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program for posterior deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) surgery on the length of hospital stay, the rate of postoperative complic…

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological pathology characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, and the most frequent locations of endometriosis are ovaries and posterior compartment of the pelvis. In this…

Adenomyosis is characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue within the myometrium. Treatment options ranges from use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and hormonal suppression for symptomatic relief, to endometrial abl…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the impact of ethanol sclerotherapy (EST) for endometrioma on in vitro fertilization (IVF) cumulative live birth rates (CLBR) in women with moderate-severe endometriosis. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study includ…

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ObjectiveTo describe a minimally invasive 10-step technique of ethanol sclerotherapy for the treatment of an endometrioma.DesignStep-by-step video demonstration of the technique.SettingUniversity tertiary care hospital.Patient(s)Women with …

BackgroundLaparoscopic surgery has become the preferred surgical approach due to a reduction in postoperative pain, better recovery, shorter hospitalization, and improved esthetic outcomes. Laparoscopic surgery with single-port laparoscopy …