Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Study Objective To evaluate the occurrence of the autophagic process in ovarian endometriomas (OE), rectocervical endometriosis (RE), adenomyosis (A), and peritoneal endometriosis (PE) compared with eutopic endometrium. Design Prospective c…

Study Objective We aim to describe the clinical and laparoscopic features of suspected endometriosis lacking histologic confirmation. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Quaternary community medical center. Patients or Participants A…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To show feasibility of using indocyanine green (ICG) in endometriosis surgery, especially bowel endometriosis shaving, and to discuss its potential benefits. DESIGN: Stepwise demonstration of this technique with narrated v…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the sensitivity and specificity of the transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) narrative report with those of the structured report for the diagnosis of adenomyosis. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: A tertiary…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the tolerability and diagnostic accuracy of virtual ultrasonographic hysteroscopy (VUH) with that of conventional diagnostic outpatient hysteroscopy in the workup of patients who are infertile. DESIGN: A single-…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this video is to review relevant surgical anatomy, resection and ablation methods, and techniques to optimize management of diaphragmatic endometriosis. DESIGN: Video footage of surgical anatomy and surgic…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine whether dienogest therapy after endometriosis surgery reduces the risk of endometriosis recurrence compared with expectant management. DATA SOURCES: Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register…

OBJECTIVE: Deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum may be managed by full-thickness disc excision, with the goal of preserving rectal function and avoiding low anterior rectal resection syndrome (Supplemental Appendix 1). Transanal stapl…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To report the technique of double disk excision of deep endometriosis nodules infiltrating the mid or low rectum and surgical outcomes. DESIGN: A retrospective case series using data prospectively recorded in the North-Wes…

Study Objective To compare the outcomes between hysteroscopic morcellation of endometrial polyps and traditional techniques such as hysteroscopic resection with monopolar or bipolar radiofrequency energy, scissors and graspers or mechanical…

Study Objective To determine the extent of misinformation of endometriosis portrayed online by assessing accuracy and completeness of common websites. Design An online search identified the top 20 websites for 4 search engines. Videos and d…

Study Objective To report on the continuance of gynecologic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design Case series. Setting New York City Academic Medical Center. Patients or Participants In Mid-March of 2020 there was a moratorium on ele…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the cost-effectiveness of ultrasound (US)-guided aspiration and ethanol sclerotherapy versus laparoscopic surgery for benign-appearing ovarian endometrioma. DESIGN: Prospective, cohort pilot study. SETTING: Mul…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to perform an updated analysis of the literature in regard to the surgical management of minimal to mild endometriosis. This study evaluated women of reproductive age with s…

Laparoscopic discoid colorectal resection is a surgical option for bowel endometriosis, 1 of the most severe forms of endometriosis. However, no study has clearly analyzed the feasibility or the complication and recurrence rates of the proc…

OBJECTIVE: To show technical highlights of a nerve-sparing laparoscopic eradication of deep endometriosis (DE) with posterior compartment peritonectomy. DESIGN: Demonstration of the technique with narrated video footage. SETTING: An urban…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the postoperative likelihood of conception in patients with endometriomas managed by either CO2 laser vaporization or cystectomy. DESIGN: A retrospective study with prospective recording of data. SETTING: Univer…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To describe a 10-step strategy to treat severe endometriosis with a frozen pelvis by laparoscopy. DESIGN: Educational video. SETTING: University Hospital of Strasbourg, France. INTERVENTIONS: The patient was a 33-year-ol…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription pattern in patients undergoing premature surgical menopause on the basis of surgical indication. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Academic tertiary care…