Awareness and utilisation of advanced gynaecological ultrasound in the preoperative work‐up of women planning surgery for endometriosis: A survey of RANZCOG fellows and trainees

Uchefuna A. Menakaya, U. Menakaya, Hannedege B, Bhatiya Hannedege, Fernando Infante del Rosal, Fernando Infante, Infante F, V. Lanzarone, Lanzarone V, Valeria Lanzarone, Adno A, Alan Adno, Neil P. Johnson, Neil Johnson, Johnson Np
The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2021 · vol. 61(4) , pp. 563–568 · doi:10.1111/ajo.13322 · PMID:33667321 · W3133744857
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This survey found that advanced gynaecological ultrasound utilization for endometriosis is influenced by practice type but limited by a lack of local expertise among Australian and New Zealand gynaecologists.

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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis-specific (advanced gynaecological) ultrasound is recommended as part of preoperative work-up of women with suspected endometriosis. AIM: To evaluate the awareness and utilisation of advanced gynaecological ultrasound in the preoperative work-up of women with suspected endometriosis among active RANZCOG (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) fellows and trainees. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Anonymous online survey invitations were emailed to all active RANZCOG fellows in Australia and New Zealand. Descriptive analysis of responses and multivariate analysis where appropriate were performed. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: A 17% (437/2567) survey response rate and 93% (409/437) completion rate were recorded; 59% (248/421) of respondents identified as generalists, whereas 15% (63/421) identified as advanced laparoscopic surgeons. Routine pelvic ultrasound (88.9%, 361/406) was the most common imaging modality requested by respondents; 32% (128/405) of respondents would also always request advanced gynaecology ultrasound. Respondents' self-reported practice type was significantly associated with utilisation of advanced gynaecological ultrasound (P = 0.03); 79.6% (348/437) agreed with our proposed definition of advanced gynaecological ultrasound for endometriosis. A major limitation to the utilisation of advanced gynaecological ultrasound for endometriosis was the lack of local expertise (63.8%, 233/356). CONCLUSION: The utilisation of advanced gynaecological ultrasound for endometriosis is significantly influenced by respondents' self-reported practice type and limited by the lack of local expertise.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Gynecology Australia Female Humans New Zealand Surveys and Questionnaires Ultrasonography

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