Challenges of evaluating surgical outcomes

Michael P. Diamond
Fertility and sterility · 2005 · vol. 84(6) , pp. 1581 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.06.037 · PMID:16359947
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This paper emphasizes the need for well-designed studies controlling surgical trial complexities to evaluate the evolving roles of surgery versus IVF-embryo transfer in improving conception potential.

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The role of surgery vs. IVF-embryo transfer to improve the potential for conception will vary as enhancements of these interventions occurs. Well-designed and conducted studies, controlling for the complexities of surgical trials are needed.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Fertilization in Vitro Fertilization in Vitro Infertility, Female Pregnancy Outcome Pregnancy Outcome Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Pregnancy Pregnancy Tissue Adhesions Tissue Adhesions

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