Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association

We present a rare Müllerian anomaly known as "accessory cavitated uterine mass (ACUM)," which causes severe, refractory dysmenorrhea, and review the literature. A 17-year-old patient experienced severe, cyclic left-sided pelvic pain, correl…

ObjectiveContrary to international guidelines, intracytoplasmic injection (ICSI) has increasingly been applied to a widening range of indications. The aim of this study is to present our experience with conventional in vitro fertilization (…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder lacking definitive laboratory diagnostic markers. Angiopoietin-like protein-4 (ANGPTL4) is a protein involved in the regulation of angiogenesis and inflammation. The aim of the pre…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate how preserving the cervix and maintaining vaginal length influenced sexual function in patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective analysis included patients who ha…

A precise understanding of pelvic neurovascular anatomy is essential for minimizing complications during advanced gynecological and pelvic surgery. Retroperitoneal dissection requires a clear appreciation of spatial relationships between va…

OBJECTIVE: Successful vaginal cuff suturing remains a major challenge in robotic hysterectomy. This study compared the vault closure time by using Vicryl (polyglactin 910) and barbed (V-Loc) sutures. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospectiv…

OBJECTIVE: Recurrent cesarean deliveries are associated with intra-abdominal adhesions, and these adhesions affect maternal and neonatal morbidity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the severity of striae gravid…

Torsion is the most frequent complication of ovarian dermoid cysts. Adnexal torsion typically presents as a severe abdominal pain and is treated as an acute surgical emergency. However, if surgery is delayed or the diagnosis is not made in …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the diagnostic performance of the ultrasound-based #Enzian classification in comparison with laparoscopic surgical findings in patients with endometriosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and surgical outcomes of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) hysterectomy in patients with enlarged uteri due to benign, premalignant, and malignant conditions. M…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the oncological and reproductive outcomes of patients with ovarian sex-cord stromal tumors (SCSTs) treated with fertility sparing surgery (FSS).Material and methodsThis retrospective study included patients diagnosed wi…

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Our objective is to present the laparoscopic management of a mature cystic teratoma originating from the fallopian tube and to discuss different surgical approaches. A 28-year-old nulliparous woman presented with right groin pain, and after…

OBJECTIVE: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among Mexican women aged 20-39 years, driven primarily by persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. To determine the prevalence of high-grade squamous intraep…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the influence of basal serum levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), total testosterone (TT), and free testosterone (FT) on in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). MATE…

OBJECTIVE: Gliomatosis peritonei (GP) is a rare entity characterized by multiple mature glial tissue implants in association with ovarian teratomas in the peritoneum and omentum. To date, only 100 cases have been published. Not much is know…

ObjectiveThe pathophysiology of uterine scar dehiscence is not yet clear. The aim of this study was to investigate whether preoperative hemogram parameters can be used as predictive markers of uterine scar dehiscence, thus improving predict…

Intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasound (IOLUS), a dynamic imaging technique, has emerged as a valuable instrument for guiding surgery in various medical specialties. As IOLUS provides accuracy, improved visualization, and real-time guidance…

Due to increasing life expectancy, women spend a significant part of their lives in menopause. Women with a history of endometriosis are more likely to become menopausal at an early age due to bilateral oophorectomy or repeated ovarian surg…

OBJECTIVE: Laparoscopic hysterectomy has become an increasingly used surgery in recent years. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical features and perioperative outcomes of patients who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy for ben…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of dienogest treatment on endometrioma (OMA) size, serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels and associated pain over a 12-month follow-up period. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A longitudinal cohort study of 104 pat…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical significance of a diagnosis of chronic endometritis (CE) made using a diagnostic cut-off of ≥1 or ≥5 CD138 plasma cells per high power field (HPF) in asymptomatic patients undergoing in vitro fertiliza…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of delta neutrophil index (DNI) in predicting endometriosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective, case-control study was performed in a tertiary care center. DNI, red cell distribu…