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Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, favored for their reduced postoperative pain and quicker recovery times, may pose intraoperative hemodynamic risks due to the creation of pneumoperitoneum. This case report presents an episode of s…

Background and aim Early fluid resuscitation is essential for reducing inflammation and improving outcomes in acute pancreatitis. The primary objective of this study was to compare changes in inflammatory markers, particularly C-reactive pr…

Background Superficial peritoneal endometriosis (SPE) is difficult to identify before surgery, especially without concomitant ovarian or deep disease. We described laparoscopic phenotypes and examined factors associated with the absence of …

Splenosis refers to the heterotopic autotransplantation of splenic tissue to various anatomical sites, most commonly following splenic trauma or splenectomy. We report a rare case of pelvic splenosis in a female patient, eight years after a…

INTRODUCTION: Early primary abdominal ectopic pregnancy (EAP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. Preoperative diagnosis is often difficult, and optimal management remains undefined, particularly when the gestational mass …

BACKGROUND: Gynecological emergencies require rapid diagnosis and timely intervention to prevent morbidity and preserve fertility. Laparoscopy has increasingly replaced laparotomy in stable patients due to its minimally invasive advantages.…

Laparoscopic retrograde hysterectomy (LRH) represents an innovative minimally invasive approach for managing complex pelvic pathology where conventional techniques are contraindicated. This review synthesizes current evidence regarding its …

Hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by cutaneous leiomyomas, uterine leiomyomas, and an increased risk of renal cell carcinoma. HLRCC may be preliminarily susp…

Sciatic nerve endometriosis is a rare and often underdiagnosed form of deep infiltrating endometriosis involving the lumbosacral plexus or sciatic nerve. We present the case of a 40-year-old woman with chronic left thigh and pelvic pain exa…

BACKGROUND: The clinical course of lipedema in women receiving hormonal treatment for concomitant estrogen-dependent gynecological disorders remains insufficiently characterized. This study aimed to describe gynecological and lipedema-relat…

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a commonly presented gynaecological disorder that significantly affects the physical, emotional, and social well-being of a woman. Norethisterone acetate (NETA), a synthetic progestin, is widely utilized f…

Endometriosis affects a substantial proportion of women of reproductive age and is a common, often under-recognised contributor to subfertility. Its effects on fertility are multifactorial, and both the disease and its treatment, particular…

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, and heterogeneous gynecologic disorder associated with persistent pain, infertility, and substantial impairment in quality of life (QoL), necessitating individualized and evidence-based manage…

Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) is a recently recognized and rare entity. It is a morphologically distinctive carcinoma of the uterine corpus, estimated to account for approximately 1% of endometrial malignancies. Its diagnosis is par…

Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly reported in human biological matrices, raising concern about the exposure of the ovarian follicle during oocyte maturation. This narrative review evaluated evidence on plastic particles or pol…

Endometriosis is a benign yet chronic gynecologic condition that, in rare cases, may undergo malignant transformation. Although endometriosis-associated malignancies most commonly arise in the ovary, extragonadal sites may also be affected.…

Purpose Ovarian carcinosarcoma is a rare and highly aggressive ovarian malignancy composed of epithelial and mesenchymal components, and its preoperative diagnosis remains challenging because of nonspecific imaging features. This study aime…

Various methods for vaginoplasty exist, but the choice depends on anatomy and body size. Conventional vaginoplasty, when performed with bowel segments rather than prosthetic materials, allows modification of canal length but lacks precise c…

Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome is a rare congenital genitourinary tract anomaly characterized by the triad of uterine didelphys, unilateral obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. Patien…

Ovarian seromucinous carcinoma is generally classified within the spectrum of endometrioid carcinoma. We report a rare ovarian carcinoma with mucoepidermoid carcinoma-like features arising in direct association with a seromucinous borderlin…

Ovarian tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and may closely resemble advanced ovarian carcinoma due to overlapping clinical, biochemical, and radiological features. We report the case of an 18-year-old female…

The remnants of the omphalomesenteric duct (OMD) can lead to various congenital anomalies, including Meckel's diverticulum, cysts, and fistulas, which may require surgical intervention. The OMD remnants usually occur in pediatric age groups…

Primary objective We evaluated perceived access to endometriosis-related care among Hispanic and non-Hispanic women with endometriosis. Secondary objectives We compared referral experiences, financial barriers, geographic access, and specia…

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is an acute, reversible form of stress-induced cardiomyopathy typically triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. Perioperative presentations are uncommon but increasingly recognized, and may present abrupt…

Peritoneal inclusion cysts (PICs) are rare benign mesothelial cystic proliferations, typically occurring in women with prior abdominopelvic pathology. We report a case of a woman in her 70s presenting with an irreducible groin mass, found t…