Diagnostic Accuracy and Reproducibility of Predicting Cul-de-Sac Obliteration by General Gynaecologists and Minimally Invasive Gynaecologic Surgeons

Mathew Leonardi, Shannon Reid, S. Reid, Chuan Lu, Chuan Lü, B. Gerges, Bassem Gerges, Chang T, Tim Chang, Luk Rombauts, Martin Healey, Healey M, Danny Chou, Sarah Choi, Choi S, Dheya Al-Mashat, D. Almashat, Al-Mashat D, Shakil Ahmed, Ahmed S, Magotti R, R. Magotti, Robert Magotti, Nader R, Ralph Nader, Adno A, Alan Adno, George Condous, G. Condous, Condous G
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC · 2018 · vol. 41(4) , pp. 443–449.e2 · doi:10.1016/j.jogc.2018.06.023 · PMID:30361156 · W2896960736
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This study assessed the diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility of predicting cul-de-sac obliteration by general gynecologists and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons.

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ObjectiveKnowledge of rectouterine cul-de-sac state and consistent classification among surgeons are important in the surgical management of women with endometriosis. The objective of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy and interobserver and intraobserver agreement among general gynaecologists (GGs) and minimally invasive gynaecologic surgeons (MIGSs) in the prediction of cul-de-sac obliteration at off-line analysis of laparoscopic videos.MethodsFive GGs and five MIGSs viewed 33 prerecorded laparoscopic video sets off-line to determine cul-de-sac obliteration state (non-obliterated, partially obliterated, or completely obliterated) on two occasions (at least 7days apart). Diagnostic accuracy and interobserver and intraobserver agreement were evaluated.ResultsThe interobserver agreements for all 10 observers for the description of cul-de-sac state ranged from fair to substantial agreement, with moderate overall agreement. MIGSs had slightly higher within-group interobserver agreement compared with GGs. MIGSs achieved overall almost perfect intraobserver agreement compared with substantial agreement for GGs. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for MIGSs classifying the cul-de-sac state were 83.9%, 88.5%, 88.5%, 89.2%, 92.0%, and 84.7%, respectively, whereas for GGs, they were 79.1%, 79.4%, 88.1%, 89.9%, and 76.1%, respectively.ConclusionDiagnostic accuracy and interobserver and intraobserver agreement for cul-de-sac obliteration state classification is acceptable in both groups. MIGSs had greater diagnostic accuracy and exhibited high interobserver and intraobserver agreement, a finding suggesting that their advanced training makes them more reliable in cul-de-sac obliteration assessment. Partial cul-de-sac obliteration was the most commonly incorrectly diagnosed state, thus implying that partial obliteration is not well understood.

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endometriosis

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Douglas' Pouch Endometriosis Postoperative Complications Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures Douglas' Pouch Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gynecology Humans Postoperative Complications Postoperative Complications Postoperative Complications Reproducibility of Results Surgeons Video Recording

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