Ivo Brosens
ORCID: 0000-0002-9762-2820
· 172 papers in corpus
2003
review
2003
Endometriosis is a pleiotropic reproductive condition and the lesions visualized at laparoscopy are only one aspect of this disease process. At present, there is no evidence that surgery for endometriosis can cure infertility. The most impo…
review
2003
Endometriosis is defined by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Clinical and basic research in endometriosis has been hampered severely by the lack of accurate noninvasive diagnostic techniques. Transvaginal ultrasonograp…
review
2003
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Laparoscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of endometriosis but the need for visual evidence of the disease is a major stumbling-block for both effective clinical management of affected patients as well as for res…
2003
review
2003
BROSENS, IVO MD; CAMPO, RUDI MD; PUTTEMANS, PATRICK MD; GORDTS, STEPHAN MD Author Information
other
2002
Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (THL) allows the inspection of the tubo-ovarian structures in their natural position without supplementary manipulation. Saline is used at 37 degrees C as distension medium, which keeps the organs afloat. Using…
review
2002
The transvaginal approach to tubo-ovarian surgery allows easy and direct access to the tubo-ovarian structures and the fossa ovarica without additional manipulation. In the absence of a panoramic view, the proximity of the tubo-ovarian stru…
review
2002
Classically, invasive and non-invasive tests are performed to evaluate the causes of infertility. Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (THL) allows the exploration of the pelvic structures with a mini-endoscope, using a vaginal needle-guided troca…
review
2002
The classical concept of endometriosis as a cause of infertility is challenged. Traditionally, both surgical and medical therapy of endometriosis-associated infertility has focused on eliminating or reducing the visible implants. The classi…
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2002
review
2001
OBJECTIVE: To review the role of laparoscopy in the management of chronic pelvic pain (CPP). METHOD: A literature search was conducted to obtain a clear perspective on the role of laparoscopy for CPP. RESULTS: Laparoscopy has been widely …
other
2001
observational
2001
Objective To use the experience of an international group of gynaecological laparoscopists to evaluate the prevalence, causes, sites, management and outcomes of bowel injury occurring during or as a result of laparoscopy. Design A questionn…
2001
nonrandomized-trial
2001
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy is superior to standard laparoscopy for detection of subtle endometriotic adhesions of the ovary. DESIGN: Videotapes of standard laparoscopy and transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy we…
2001
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2000
2000
review
2000
other
2000
UNLABELLED: STUDY OBJECTIVE. To evaluate the feasibility of a new endoscopic technique, transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy, for early office screening of subfertile women. DESIGN. Retrospective, descriptive feasibility study (Canadian Task Force…
case-report
2000
Objectives The purpose of this case report is to describe the feasibility of transvaginal underwater surgery for reconstruction of the ovary with a large endometrioma. Design Descriptive study. Setting Tertiary referral centre for reproduct…
other
1999
review
1999
Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy has been described as an office procedure that is particularly suitable for the diagnosis of endometriosis and adhesions. It is recommended as a first line procedure in patients with infertility. The procedure …
case-report
1999