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Paik H, Jee BC. Comparison of ovarian reserve after cystectomy of ovarian endometrioma by bipolar coagulation, suture method, or hemostatic sealants: An updated meta-analysis. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024; 50:1020-1031. [PMID: 38504428 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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AIM The purpose of the study was to compare the ovarian reserve after cystectomy of ovarian endometrioma by bipolar coagulation, suture method, or hemostatic sealants (HSs). METHODS We performed a meta-analysis of studies in which post-cystectomy serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) values were compared between bipolar coagulation and suture method or between bipolar coagulation and HSs. Through a literature search, we retrieved 14 articles which met inclusion criteria and were eligible for final analysis. The articles included 10 randomized trials, 3 prospective studies, and 1 retrospective study (n = 1435). The primary outcome was post-cystectomy serum AMH values. RESULTS Both bipolar coagulation and suture methods showed significantly lower post-cystectomy AMH values at 3, 6, and 12 months. However, post-cystectomy serum AMH values at 12 months were significantly higher in the suture method group compared to the bipolar coagulation (weighted mean difference [WMD]: -1.10, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -1.83, -0.38, p = 0.003, I2 = 89, n = 3). The suture method also showed a lower decline rate at 3 months post-cystectomy compared to the bipolar coagulation group (WMD: -25.13%, 95% CI: -49.56 to -0.70, p = 0.04, I2 = 95%, n = 2). Overall, pregnancy rates were similar between the two groups. Between the bipolar coagulation and HSs group, serum AMH values at 3 months post-cystectomy were similar (WMD: -0.46, 95% CI: -1.04 to 0.13, p = 0.13, I2 = 0%, n = 3). However, the HSs group showed a less decline rate at 3 months post-cystectomy compared to the bipolar coagulation group (WMD: -17.02%, 95% CI: -22.81, -11.23, p < 0.00001, I2 = 0%, n = 3). CONCLUSIONS Both the suture method and HSs may have potential benefits in the preservation of ovarian reserve over the bipolar coagulation method when cystectomy for ovarian endometrioma is performed.
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- Haerin Paik
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Park Y, Song A, Jee J, Bae N, Oh S, Shin JH, Kim YJ. Changes in anti-Müllerian hormone values for ovarian reserve after minimally invasive benign ovarian cystectomy: comparison of the Da Vinci robotic systems (Xi and SP) and the laparoscopic system. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9099. [PMID: 38643310 PMCID: PMC11032402 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59935-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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To investigate the impact on the ovarian reserve after minimally invasive ovarian cystectomy using two platforms, the Da Vinci robotic system (Xi and SP) and the laparoscopic system. Patients underwent laparoscopic or Da Vinci robotic (Xi or SP) ovarian cystectomy for benign ovarian cysts between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2022 at Guro Hospital, Korea University Medical center. We measured the change of AMH values (%) = [(postAMH - preAMH)] × 100/preAMH. No significant differences in preoperative age, cyst size, estimated blood loss during surgery, hemoglobin drop, length of hospital stay, adhesion detachment rate and cyst rupture rate were observed. However, the operative time was significantly shorter in the laparoscopic group than that in the robotic group (67.78 ± 30.58 min vs. 105.17 ± 38.87 min, p < 0.001) The mean preAMH and postAMH were significantly higher with the Da Vinci robotic group than with the laparoscopic group (preAMH: 5.89 ± 4.81 ng/mL vs. 4.01 ± 3.59 ng/mL, p = 0.02, postAMH: 4.36 ± 3.31 ng/mL vs. 3.08 ± 2.60 ng/mL, p = 0.02). However, the mean ΔAMH was not significantly different between two groups. ΔAMH also did not demonstrate significant differences among the three groups; laparoscopic, Xi and SP robotic. Even in the patient groups with preAMH < 2 and diagnosed with endometriosis, the ΔAMH did not show significant differences between the laparoscopic and robotic groups. The Da Vinci robotic system is no inferior to conventional laparoscopic systems in preserving ovarian function.
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- Yunjeong Park
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-Gu, Seoul, 08308, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-Gu, Seoul, 08308, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-Gu, Seoul, 08308, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-Gu, Seoul, 08308, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-Gu, Seoul, 08308, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-Gu, Seoul, 08308, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korea University College of Medicine, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-Gu, Seoul, 08308, South Korea.
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Rhee S, Chun S, Ji YI. Initial Preoperative Hemoglobin Level Affects the Rate of Decline in Anti-Müllerian Hormone Levels after Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy in Women with Ovarian Endometriosis. J Menopausal Med 2023; 29:127-133. [PMID: 38230596 PMCID: PMC10796201 DOI: 10.6118/jmm.23024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the factors affecting the decline in ovarian reserve following laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy (LOC) in women with ovarian endometriosis. METHODS This retrospective study included 22 women, aged 25-45 years, with regular menstrual cycles who underwent unilateral LOC and were diagnosed with ovarian endometriosis at a university hospital. Blood samples were collected preoperatively and on the third postoperative day to determine the serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels for assessment of the decline in ovarian reserve during the early postoperative period. RESULTS The preoperative hemoglobin level, white blood cell count, and AMH level were associated with changes in the AMH level after unilateral LOC. Among these parameters, only the preoperative hemoglobin level was correlated with the rate of decline in postoperative AMH levels. The preoperative serum AMH level was correlated with the amount of postoperative AMH change but not with its rate of decline. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative hemoglobin levels may be associated with the rate of decline in AMH levels in the early postoperative period after unilateral LOC.
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- Soojin Rhee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Lee JH, Park SY, Jeong K, Yun HY, Chung HW. What is the role of robotic surgery in ovarian cystectomy with fertility preservation? J Robot Surg 2023; 17:2743-2747. [PMID: 37690086 PMCID: PMC10678793 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01704-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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To investigate the role of robotic single-site (RSS) ovarian cystectomy in fertility preservation, which was compared with single-port laparoscopic (SPL) surgery based on AMH changes. We retrospectively analyzed medical records of total 156 patients who underwent SPL (n = 72) or RSS (n = 84) surgery with the da Vinci® Si or Xi system. The pre/post-operative AMH levels and total diameter of ovarian cysts were measured. In addition to the surgical method, AMH changes were compared according to the laterality, multiplicity, and pathology of ovarian cysts. A comparison of the characteristics of the SPL group and RSS group, revealed that there were no significant differences in the average age, the diameter of the ovarian cyst, and the number of locule. There were also no statistical differences between the pre-operative and post-operative AMH levels and the average surgical time including the docking time in robotic surgery. A comparison based on the surgical methods, revealed that the decrease in post-operative AMH was lower in the RSS group (24.2 ± 35.9%) than in the SPL group (34.9 ± 29.1%) significantly (p = 0.044). In patients with endometriosis, the decrease in AMH was greater, than that in patients without endometriosis. A longer operation time, larger ovarian cysts and multi-locular cysts were associated with lower AMH level in both the SPL and RSS groups (Pearson correlation coefficient: - 0.320, p = 0.0001, - 0.218, p = 0.007, - 0.236, p = 0.003, respectively). RSS ovarian cystectomy could be a promising new therapeutic option for fertility preservation in complex cases to avoid an additional side port.
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- Ju Hye Lee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University, 1071, AnYangCheon-Ro, YangCheon-Gu, Seoul, 07985, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University, 1071, AnYangCheon-Ro, YangCheon-Gu, Seoul, 07985, Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University, 1071, AnYangCheon-Ro, YangCheon-Gu, Seoul, 07985, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University, 1071, AnYangCheon-Ro, YangCheon-Gu, Seoul, 07985, Korea
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Chen S, Chen D, Wang L, Xie M. Gauze packing may be a better hemostatic method to protect ovarian reserve during laparoscopic endometrioma cystectomy than conventional hemostatic methods. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2023; 308:927-934. [PMID: 37330917 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07088-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the ovarian reserve of different hemostatic methods after laparoscopic endometrioma stripping (LES) and explore which factors may affect ovarian reserve. METHODS Patients who underwent LES from January 2019 to December 2021 were retrospectively included. Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels were measured before, and 3 months after surgery to determine changes of serum AMH in each patient. A multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to identify significant factors that were associated with the rate of decline of serum AMH levels at month 3 after surgery. RESULTS A total of 67 patients who underwent LES were included. Of these patients, 20 with gauze packing, 24 with bipolar dessication (BD), and 23 with suture to achieve hemostasis. The 3 groups were similar in terms of demographics, cyst diameter, and basal AMH levels, except basal hemoglobin levels. At 3 months after surgery, the decline rate of AMH levels was significantly greater in the suture and BD group compared with the gauze packing group [48.2% (interquartile range, IQR, 28.1-67.1) and 31.1% (IQR,14.6-49.1) vs. 15.1% (IQR,1.1-24.5), P = 0.001]. On multivariate regression models, significant predictors of the decline rate of serum AMH levels at 3 months after surgery were hemostatic methods (p < 0.001), basal AMH levels (p = 0.033), and lesion bilaterality (p = 0.017). CONCLUSION Compared to BD or suturing hemostasis, gauze packing hemostasis led to less damage on ovarian reserve at 3 months after LES. Besides, hemostatic methods, bilateral endometriomas and basal ovarian reserve were independently correlated with the impairment of ovarian reserve after surgery.
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- Shengfu Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, China.
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Daniilidis A, Grigoriadis G, Kalaitzopoulos DR, Angioni S, Kalkan Ü, Crestani A, Merlot B, Roman H. Surgical Management of Ovarian Endometrioma: Impact on Ovarian Reserve Parameters and Reproductive Outcomes. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5324. [PMID: 37629367 PMCID: PMC10455819 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Ovarian endometriomas have a negative impact on a patient's reproductive potential and are likely to cause a reduction in ovarian reserve. The most commonly employed ovarian reserve parameters are anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicular count (AFC). Surgical management options of endometrioma include cystectomy, ablative methods, ethanol sclerotherapy and combined techniques. The optimal surgical approach remains a matter of debate. Our review aimed to summarize the literature on the impact of surgical management of endometrioma on AMH, AFC and fertility outcomes. Cystectomy may reduce recurrence rates and increase chances of spontaneous conception. However, a postoperative reduction in AMH is to be anticipated, despite there being evidence of recovery during follow-up. The reduction in ovarian reserve is likely multi-factorial. Cystectomy does not appear to significantly reduce, and may even increase, AFC. Ablative methods achieve an ovarian-tissue-sparing effect, and improved ovarian reserve, compared to cystectomy, has been demonstrated. A single study reported on AMH and AFC post sclerotherapy, and both were significantly reduced. AMH levels may be useful in predicting the chances of conception postoperatively. None of the aforementioned approaches has a clearly demonstrated superiority in terms of overall chances of conception. Surgical management of endometrioma may, overall, improve the probability of pregnancy. Evidence on its value before medically assisted reproduction (MAR) is conflicting; however, a combination of surgery followed by MAR may achieve the optimal fertility outcome. In view of the complexity of available evidence, individualization of care, combined with optimal surgical technique, is highly recommended.
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- Angelos Daniilidis
- 1st Department in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Papageorgiou General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54643 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- 2nd Department in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hippokratio General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cagliari, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Koç University, 34010 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Institut Franco-Europeen Multidisciplinaire d’Endometriose (IFEMEndo), Endometriosis Centre, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, 33000 Bordeaux, France; (A.C.); (B.M.)
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- Institut Franco-Europeen Multidisciplinaire d’Endometriose (IFEMEndo), Endometriosis Centre, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, 33000 Bordeaux, France; (A.C.); (B.M.)
- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Middle East Clinic, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi 7400, United Arab Emirates
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- Institut Franco-Europeen Multidisciplinaire d’Endometriose (IFEMEndo), Endometriosis Centre, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, 33000 Bordeaux, France; (A.C.); (B.M.)
- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Middle East Clinic, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi 7400, United Arab Emirates
- Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
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Wu Q, Yang Q, Lin Y, Wu L, Lin T. The optimal time for laparoscopic excision of ovarian endometrioma: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2023; 21:59. [PMID: 37370122 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-023-01109-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the optimal time of laparoscopic cystectomy for unilateral ovarian endometrioma patients and evaluate the influence on ovarian reserve. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective randomized controlled study included 88 women with unilateral ovarian endometrioma at a tertiary teaching hospital. All patients received their first identified diagnosis of ovarian endometrioma by ultrasound (> 4 cm and ≤ 10 cm) and were administered an oral contraceptive pill (OC) for one cycle before laparoscopy. They were randomly divided into two groups: laparoscopy at the late luteal phase (group LLP) (n = 44) (termination of OC for two days) and laparoscopy at the early follicular phase (group EFP) (n = 44) (day 3 after menstruation). Basic clinical characteristics were recorded. Serum Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels were measured at various times to predict ovarian reserve. Serum levels of Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) were measured at several time sites to predict the ovarian reserve; AMH and leukocyte esterase (LE) levels of the endometrioma wall were measured. RESULTS Before surgery, serum AMH levels decreased in both groups from preoperative to one week and six months postoperatively. In contrast, the difference values of group EFP were larger than those of group LLP at postoperative one week and postoperative six months (1.87 ± 0.97 vs. 1.31 ± 0.93, P = 0.07; 1.91 ± 1.06 vs. 1.54 ± 0.93, P = 0.001). The mean rates of postoperative serum AMH decline were 37.92% and 46.34% in group EFP, significantly higher than those in group LLP (25.83% vs. 31.43%, P < 0.001). Ovarian endometrioma wall AMH of group LLP was significantly lower than that of group EFP ([22.86 ± 3.74] vs. [31.02 ± 5.23], P < 0.001). Meanwhile, ovarian endometrioma LE concentration of group LLP was significantly higher than that of group EFP ([482.83 ± 115.88] vs. [371.68 ± 84.49], P<0.001). There was also a significant inverse correlation between leukocyte esterase and AMH concentration in an ovarian endometrioma cyst wall (r=-0.564, P<0.001). CONCLUSION(S) The optimal time for laparoscopic cystectomy for patients with first identified unilateral ovarian endometrioma is the late luteal phase, which reduces ovarian tissue loss and preserves ovarian reserve effectively and safely.
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- Qing Wu
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Gynecology, Affiliated People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, P.R. China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Gynecology, Affiliated People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Clinical Medical School of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, School of Medicine, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361101, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Clinical Medical School of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, P.R. China.
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Impact of Ovarian Endometrioma and Surgery on Reproductive Outcomes: A Single-Center Spanish Cohort Study. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11030844. [PMID: 36979823 PMCID: PMC10045802 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11030844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicular count (AFC) decrease in women with ovarian endometrioma (OMA) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). In addition, these parameters drop even further when women with OMA undergo surgery. In this study, the primary aim was to compare the reproductive variables in IVF-treated women with and without endometriosis. The secondary aim was to explore if the reproductive variables were modified by endometrioma surgery. In this retrospective study, 244 women undergoing IVF were enrolled at the Hospital Universitario La Paz (Madrid, Spain). Women were categorized as OMA not surgically treated (OMA; n = 124), OMA with surgery (OMA + S; n = 55), and women with infertility issues not related to OMA (control; n = 65). Demographic and clinical variables, including age, body mass index (BMI), and reproductive (AMH, AFC, number of extracted oocytes, and transferred embryos) and obstetrical data (biochemical pregnancy and fetal heart rate at 6 weeks) were collected. Adjusted logistic regression models were built to evaluate reproductive and pregnancy outcomes. The models showed that women with OMA (with and without surgery) had significantly decreased levels of AMH and AFC and numbers of cycles and C + D embryos. Women with OMA + S had similar rates of pregnancy to women in the control group. However, women with OMA had lower biochemical pregnancy than controls (aOR = 0.08 [0.01; 0.50]; p-value = 0.025). OMA surgery seems to improve pregnancy outcomes, at least until 6 weeks of gestation. However, it is important to counsel the patients about surgery expectations due to the fact that endometrioma itself reduces the quality of oocytes.
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Shi J, An D, Ye J, Fu R, Zhao A. Effect of early inflammatory reaction on ovarian reserve after laparoscopic cystectomy for ovarian endometriomas. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2022; 42:3124-3128. [PMID: 35930406 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2106559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of early inflammatory reaction on ovarian reserve of patients with ovarian endometriomas after laparoscopic cystectomy. Our retrospective case series included 112 patients with ovarian endometriomas that underwent the laparoendoscopic single-site cystectomy. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), hs-CRP, tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and AMH level were detected during perioperative and postoperative period. In our study, ovarian endometriomas with low AMH group were found having higher level of IL-6 than the normal AMH group in the preoperative status. On the 3rd day after operation, the change of AMH level was inversely proportional to the IL-6 level. During the follow-up within one year, it was found that the bilateral nature of the cyst and the postoperative IL-6 increased level were the risk factors for AMH not returning to baseline level. Our results suggested that inflammatory reaction is indeed involved in the damage of ovarian reserve during laparoscopic cystectomy. Hence, the negative impact of inflammatory injury should be fully considered before operation, especially young women with bilateral ovarian endometriomas.Impact StatementWhat is already known on this subject? Ovarian reserve in women always was reduced after the laparoscopic cystectomy. It is reported that it may be related to the use of energy instruments, haemostatic methods or the size of cysts in minimally invasive surgery.What do the results of this study add? Inflammatory reaction is indeed involved in the damage of ovarian reserve during LESS cystectomy. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) may act as the most main inflammatory factor aggravating damage of the ovarian reserve. Moreover, increased IL-6 level after surgery and bilateral cyst burden are the two risk factors for AMH not returning to baseline level within one year after surgery.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? In clinic, the negative impact of inflammatory injury on ovarian reserve should be fully considered before operation, especially young women with bilateral ovarian endometriomas. Moreover, this is also the clinical basis for further study on the mechanism of inflammatory ovarian injury or the method of blocking the inflammatory response to reduce the damage of ovarian reserve after surgery.
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- Jun Shi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Mansouri G, Safinataj M, Shahesmaeili A, Allahqoli L, Salehiniya H, Alkatout I. Effect of laparoscopic cystectomy on ovarian reserve in patients with ovarian cyst. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:964229. [PMID: 36120464 PMCID: PMC9476315 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.964229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of laparoscopic cystectomy on ovarian reserve in patients with ovarian cysts. MATERIAL AND METHODS This prospective study was performed on 113 women with ovarian cysts in a tertiary referral teaching hospital. All patients underwent laparoscopic cystectomy. Serum levels of antimüllerian hormone (AMH) were measured pre-and, 3 months postoperatively. The primary outcome of the study was to assess the effect of laparoscopic cystectomy on ovarian reserve based on alterations in serum AMH levels. The secondary outcome of the present study was to evaluate the impact of the number of cauterizations, size and type of cysts, bilaterality (bilateral or unilateral), age, and body mass index (BMI) on the ovarian reserve after laparoscopic excision. RESULTS Laparoscopic cystectomy reduced the serum AMH levels preoperatively (1.32 ± 4.48 ng/ml) to postoperatively (3.2 ± 1.93 ng/ml) and the difference (- 1.28 ng/ml) was statistically different (0.001 >P). There was a negative significant relationship between the number of cauterizations used and postoperative serum AMH levels (p ≤ 0.001). There was a significant relationship between the location (p ≤ 0.01), type of cyst (p ≤ 0.001) and the serum AMH levels reduction. CONCLUSION The number of cauterizations used during surgery, the type of cyst, and bilaterality can affect AMH levels that need to be addressed.
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- Ghazal Mansouri
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- *Correspondence: Ibrahim Alkatout, ; Maryam Safinataj,
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- HIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for HIV Surveillance, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Midwifery Department, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
- *Correspondence: Ibrahim Alkatout, ; Maryam Safinataj,
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Haghgoo A, Shervin A, Chaichian S, Ghahremani M, Mehdizadeh Kashi A, Akhbari F. Increasing trend of serum antimullerian hormone level after long term follow up of endometrioma resection. JOURNAL OF ENDOMETRIOSIS AND PELVIC PAIN DISORDERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/2284026521990465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Endometriosis is a chronic disease mostly affecting women at reproductive age. Some evidence suggests that surgery of ovarian endometrioma may have a detrimental effect on ovarian reserve. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes of serum antimullerian hormone (AMH) levels in patients with endometrioma after cystectomy. Methods: A prospective study was performed at Nikan hospital on 58 patients with endometrioma who underwent laparoscopic cystectomy. Of them, 30 had unilateral endometrioma and 28 had bilateral endometrioma. Complete excision was done, pelvic endometriosis implants as well as deep infiltrative endometriosis was resected. Sutures were made for the closure of ovarian parenchyma and bleeding control. We did not use any hot energy devices such as cautery on ovaries for ablation, coagulation or resection of endometrioma. Serum AMH levels were measured preoperatively, 3, 9, and 15 months postoperatively. Results: Serum AMH levels decreased significantly from the preoperative sample (2.98 ± 2.47 ng/ml) to 3 months after laparoscopy (1.07 ± 1.06 ng/ml), then gradually increased 9 months (1.47 ± 1.16 ng/ml) and 15 months (1.95 ± 1.85 ng/ml) after surgery, without returning to the preoperative levels during the follow-up time of study. Conclusion: There is a fluctuation pattern in AMH levels from preoperative to 15-month follow-up after endometrioma surgery using only suture for ovarian hemostasis. Firstly, there is decline in AMH level 3 months after surgery, then an increasing trend was observed gradually up to 15 months after surgery. Controlled studies are needed to compare the effects of various cystectomy methods on the ovarian reserve after endometrioma surgery
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- Ameneh Haghgoo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Pais AS, Flagothier C, Tebache L, Almeida Santos T, Nisolle M. Impact of Surgical Management of Endometrioma on AMH Levels and Pregnancy Rates: A Review of Recent Literature. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10030414. [PMID: 33499120 PMCID: PMC7865255 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10030414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Ovarian endometrioma are found in up to 40% of women with endometriosis and 50% of infertile women. The best surgical approach for endometrioma and its impact on pregnancy rates is still controversial. Therefore, we conducted a literature review on surgical management of ovarian endometrioma and its impact on pregnancy rates and ovarian reserve, assessed by anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) serum levels. Ovarian cystectomy is the preferred technique, as it is associated with lower recurrence and higher spontaneous pregnancy rate. However, ablative approaches and combined techniques are becoming more popular as ovarian reserve is less affected and there are slightly higher pregnancy rates. Preoperative AMH level might be useful to predict the occurrence of pregnancy. In conclusion, AMH should be included in the preoperative evaluation of reproductive aged women with endometriosis. The surgical options for ovarian endometrioma should be individualized. The endometrioma ablation procedure seems to be the most promising treatment.
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- Ana Sofia Pais
- Reproductive Medicine Unit, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, 3004-561 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Obstetrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-370 Coimbra, Portugal
- Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) Area of Environment Genetics and Oncobiology (CIMAGO), Biophysics Institute of Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CIBB), University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Clinical Academic Center of Coimbra (CACC), 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital CHR Liège, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium; (C.F.); (L.T.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital CHR Liège, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium; (C.F.); (L.T.); (M.N.)
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- Reproductive Medicine Unit, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, 3004-561 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-370 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital CHR Liège, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium; (C.F.); (L.T.); (M.N.)
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Jiang D, Nie X. Effect of endometrioma and its surgical excision on fertility (Review). Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:114. [PMID: 32989392 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.9242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Endometrioma is the cystic lesion of ovaries originating from endometrial glands and stroma; it is identified in 17-44% of patients with endometriosis. Numerous existing studies have reported the association between endometrioma and infertility. However, an absolute cause-effect association requires further confirmation. Available evidence has suggested that ovarian reserve may be impaired by spatial occupation influences, local reaction or both, affecting the reproductive health of females. Given the increased focus on the pathophysiological mechanisms of endometrioma, surgical excision has commonly been considered to avoid further ovarian damage. However, the potential adverse effect of this surgery on the ovarian reserve has recently become a focal point. Whether or not surgical excision can facilitate subsequent conception in young females planning to be pregnant is controversial. As shown in the present review on the effects of endometrioma and its removal in females requiring assisted reproductive technology, prior surgery for endometrioma may not improve assisted fertility results and may further decrease the number of oocytes retrieved in the affected females. Subsequent studies are needed to ascertain the optimal management of infertility in the setting of endometriomas.
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- Danni Jiang
- Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning 116044, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning 110011, P.R. China
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Shaltout MF, Elsheikhah A, Maged AM, Elsherbini MM, Zaki SS, Dahab S, Elkomy RO. A randomized controlled trial of a new technique for laparoscopic management of ovarian endometriosis preventing recurrence and keeping ovarian reserve. J Ovarian Res 2019; 12:66. [PMID: 31325962 PMCID: PMC6642736 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-019-0542-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Laparoscopic cystectomy provides more favourable outcomes as regards the recurrence and subsequent clinical pregnancy rates. It is associated with significant reduction in the ovarian reserve due to the inevitable removal of unaffected ovarian tissue. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficiency of Surgicel in preventing recurrence of endometriomas after their laparoscopic conservative management (cystectomy or drainage). Material and methods A randomized controlled trial included two hundred women (candidate for conservative laparoscopic management of ovarian endometriomas). They were randomized into four groups; group D in which patients underwent laparoscopic drainage of the endometrioma, group C in which patients underwent laparoscopic cystectomy of the endometrioma, group DS in which patients underwent laparoscopic drainage followed by insertion of Surgicel inside the cyst cavity & group CS in which patients underwent laparoscopic cystectomy of the endometrioma followed by insertion of Surgicel inside the remaining ovarian tissues. All patients were followed up for 2 years & the primary outcome was the recurrence of endometriomas in the ipsilateral ovary & the postoperative ovarian reserve was reassessed as a secondary outcome. Results The Surgicel-treated groups had significantly lower hazard of recurrence compared to untreated groups (p = 0.004). Group CS had significantly lower hazard of recurrence compared to Group D & C (p = 0.014, 0.046 respectively). Group DS had significantly lower hazard of recurrence compared to Group D (p = 0.039) but it not significantly different from Group C (p = 0.112). Group DS had the lowest drop of AMH and was significantly lower than the other three groups. Conclusion Surgicel reduces effectively the recurrence risk of endometriomas and its use during laparoscopic drainage is an effective alternative for traditional laparoscopic cystectomy with minimal affection of the patient ovarian reserve. Trial registration Name of the registry: clinicaltrials.gov. Trial registration number NCT02947724. Date of registration October 28, 2016.
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- Mohamed F Shaltout
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Cairo University, 481 King Faisal Street Haram, Giza, 12111, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Cairo University, 481 King Faisal Street Haram, Giza, 12111, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Cairo University, 481 King Faisal Street Haram, Giza, 12111, Egypt.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Cairo University, 481 King Faisal Street Haram, Giza, 12111, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Cairo University, 481 King Faisal Street Haram, Giza, 12111, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Cairo University, 481 King Faisal Street Haram, Giza, 12111, Egypt
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Cairo University, 481 King Faisal Street Haram, Giza, 12111, Egypt
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