Important concepts to consider in endometriosis surgical trials

Mathew Leonardi, Andrew W. Horne
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2020 · vol. 127(12) , pp. 1536 · doi:10.1111/1471-0528.16294 · PMID:32365256 · W3023359352
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This paper outlines key considerations for designing and conducting surgical trials in endometriosis research.

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This editorial outlines essential methodological considerations for designing future clinical trials focused on surgical interventions for endometriosis. The authors emphasize the need for standardized outcome measures, rigorous control groups, and long-term follow-up to adequately assess pain relief and recurrence rates. They argue that without these improvements, current trial data remains insufficient to guide optimal surgical practice. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically addressing the design and execution of surgical trials for the condition.

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Projects per year | Original language | English | |---|---| | Pages (from-to) | 1536-1536 | | Journal | BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | | Volume | 127 | | Issue number | 12 | | Early online date | 4 May 2020 | | DOIs | | | Publication status | Published - 9 Oct 2020 | Projects - 1 Finished - MRC Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh Pollard, J. (Principal Investigator) 12/09/16 → 11/09/22 Project: Research Cite this - APA - Author - BIBTEX - Harvard - Standard - RIS - Vancouver

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Infertility, Female Laparoscopy Female Helium Humans

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