Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
J Minim Invasive Gynecol
· ISSN (print) 1553-4650
· ISSN (e) 1553-4669
· 1,370 papers in corpus
case-report
2019
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To describe the technique of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) hysterectomy with the aid of transcervical instrumental uterine manipulation. DESIGN: Video with step by step description o…
case-report
2019
other
2019
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To validate the preoperative ultrasound-based endometriosis staging system (UBESS) for predicting the correct Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) and Australasian Gynaecolo…
other
2019
other
2019
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate techniques of ureterolysis during complex laparoscopic hysterectomy. DESIGN: Technical video demonstrating different approaches to ureterolysis for complex benign pathology during laparoscopic hysterectomy (…
observational
2019
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To describe the accuracy of historic averages for estimating operating room (OR) time for hysterectomy among women with small and large uteri. DESIGN: A retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Data from women who underwent a…
other
2019
meta-analysis
2019
OBJECTIVE: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis with the aim to answer whether operative laparoscopy is an effective treatment in a woman with demonstrated endometriosis compared with alternative treatments. Moreover, we aimed…
case-report
2018
Endometriosis is a common disease in women of childbearing age. Here, we report a case of psoas muscle endometriosis and our approach to treatment. A 28-year-old woman presented with an 8-month history of lower left abdominal and back pain.…
observational
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To investigate rates of utilization of alternative treatments before hysterectomy for benign gynecologic indications within a large integrated health care system. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of patients who underwen…
case-report
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate a modified technique of temporary suspension of the ovary to the fascia of the anterior abdominal wall after operative laparoscopy for advanced stage-endometriosis to reduce postoperative adhesion formation. …
observational
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between bladder deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and anterior focal adenomyosis of the outer myometrium (aFAOM) diagnosed by preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). DESIGN: An observ…
case-report
2018
other
2018
other
2018
other
2018
diagnostic-accuracy
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the sensitivity and accuracy of combined transvaginal/ transabdominal ultrasonography (TV/TA US) for evaluation of deep infiltrating bowel endometriosis nodules measured after surgery. DESIGN: Prospective study (…
rct
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare 2 laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical devices used in total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH). An articulating advanced bipolar device (ENSEAL G2; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, OH) and an electrothermal bipola…
other
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the clinical course and surgical and fertility outcomes of patients diagnosed with tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) after fertility treatment. DESIGN: Parallel case series over 10 consecutive years (Canadian Task Force…
meta-analysis
2018
The traditional treatment for women with symptomatic adenomyosis is hysterectomy. However, reproductive-aged women should be managed with less invasive treatments including medical treatment. For patients who are refractory or unsuitable to…
case-report
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate a safe laparoscopic procedure for diaphragmatic infiltrative endometriosis. DESIGN: Video case SETTING: Teaching hospital (Canadian Task Force classification III). PATIENTS: One patient presenting deep and …
other
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To show various techniques to perform laparoscopic anterior discoid resection of rectosigmoid endometriotic nodules. DESIGN: A step-by-step explanation of the techniques using video with narration (educational video). SET…
other
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether combining computed tomography-based virtual colonoscopy (CTC) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improves preoperative assessment of colorectal endometriosis. DESIGN: Retrospective study using prospe…
observational
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To investigate ethnic differences for moderate-to-severe endometriosis. DESIGN: Analysis of a prospective registry (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING: Tertiary referral center. PATIENTS: A total of 1594 w…
observational
2018
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between ovarian endometriomas detectable at transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and other specific extraovarian lesions including adhesions, deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), and adenomyosis. DESIG…