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Aim To study the role of vaginal hysterectomy in non-descent uterus and to compare it with abdominal hysterectomy with respect to operative time, intraoperative blood loss and complications, ambulation, and postoperative complications. Mate…

Background and objective Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a prevalent condition affecting women of various age groups, significantly impacting their quality of life. To address this multifaceted issue, a comprehensive approach that goes…

Background This study aimed to examine the role of a levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) regarding improvements in bleeding patterns and quality of life (QOL) and determine the rea…

Background It has been postulated that sodium bicarbonate can reduce postoperative pain by neutralizing the acidic peritoneal environment created by carbon dioxide. It also prevents phrenic nerve damage and peritoneal irritation. The presen…

INTRODUCTION: Uterine myomas represent the most frequently diagnosed tumors among women of childbearing age. Symptoms often include profuse menstrual bleeding, diminished quality of life, and in some cases, infertility. The size and positio…

Spontaneous regression of cancer is rare, and rarer still in colorectal cancer. We present a report of two cases of spontaneous regression of histologically proven proximal colonic cancers described in detail, alongside endoscopic, histolog…

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) refers to the inability of contents to pass through the lumen of the small intestine. This is a common surgical emergency in the United States. Although intra-abdominal adhesions are the predominant cause, SBO …

Introduction Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a standard practice in developed countries and corporate setups in India but is a relatively new practice in government institutions; surgical audits are rarely done in our institutions. This study …

Canal of Nuck masses is a rare occurrence that can cause swelling in the abdominal-inguinal region of females for various reasons. This condition arises due to an abnormal persistence of the processus vaginalis opening. Although Canal of Nu…

We report a patient who stated that contraceptives are not drugs. She presented with distressing symptoms of UTI following sexual activity and denied using any medication. Her physician prescribed co-amoxiclav based on her urine culture and…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Japanese women face many female-specific health problems in the workplace, especially menstruation-related issues, which can adversely affect their quality of life and productivity. This study aims to examine how …

The systemic oppression of women and gender-based discrimination has deep roots in human civilization. As evident in both written texts and widespread practices, conscious and unconscious biases associated with patriarchy have been and cont…

Introduction Laparoscopic techniques have become standard for many surgeries, offering benefits such as quicker recovery and less pain. However, port-site infections (PSIs) can occur and pose challenges. PSIs can be early (within seven days…

Here, we discuss a case of a 42-year-old premenopausal female who presented with chronic pelvic pain and recurrent small bowel obstruction during menstruation. The patient reported a nine-year history of pelvic pain and a four-year history …

When a patient is undergoing uterine artery embolization (UAE) which is considered a modality that is safer than surgical management for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), one must acknowledge as a surgeon the existence of rare but serious co…

Background Infertility is a public health issue with a significant impact on the well-being of affected couples. Aim This paper aims to detect the determinants of pregnancy and their outcome after assisted reproductive therapy (ART) in a sa…

Diabetic gastroparesis (DG) is one of the many complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). Even though this condition surfaces years after uncontrolled disease, it affects the quality of life in several ways and causes significant morbidity. C…

A uteroperitoneal fistula (UPF) is a rare disorder that can lead to infertility and has never been reported. UPFs can cause infertility and perinatal complications. A 34-year-old woman (gravida 0) with a history of three gynecological surge…

Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, although relatively rare, are one of the most common appendiceal neoplasms. Patient symptoms can range from asymptomatic to acute appendicitis, and these tumors are often diagnosed after histopatholog…

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…

Certain medical diagnoses and environmental or occupational exposures may be associated with elevated risk of cancer diagnosis, either through causal mechanisms or via increased detection of a subclinical reservoir through increased diagnos…

Tuberculosis can alter the permeability of the pleura and result in tuberculous pleural effusion. Clinical manifestation is similar to malignant pleural effusion making it challenging to distinguish. Tumor marker cancer antigen 125 (CA-125)…

Catamenial pneumothorax is one of the most common extra-pelvic presentations of endometriosis, with the gastrointestinal tract being the most common location. Catamenial pneumothorax is defined as spontaneous recurrent pneumothorax occurrin…

Endometriosis is a benign gynecological condition that elicits chronic pain in 2-10% of reproductive-age women in the United States and exists in approximately 50% of women with infertility. It creates complications such as hemorrhage and u…

Background There is no sound evidence for the association of blood groups with the risk of endometriosis, and no studies from Saudi Arabia have examined this association. Therefore, the primary aim was to determine whether there is an assoc…