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Kobylianskii A, Blom J, Horwood G, Sarna N, Rosenthal M, Cybulsky M, Shivji A, McCaffrey C, Matelski JJ, McGrattan M, Murji A. Evaluating the Quality of Endometriosis Operative Reports among High Volume Endometriosis Surgeons. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2024:102664. [PMID: 39322033 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102664] [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: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the quality of operative reports for endometriosis surgeries performed by fellowship-trained, high-volume endometriosis surgeons. METHODS In this retrospective review, 5 consecutive deidentified surgical reports per surgeon were evaluated by two reviewers. Each dictation was assigned a quality score (between 0 and 28), based on the number of components from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) classification system that were documented. Primary outcome was the proportion of reports for which endometriosis AAGL 2021 stage could be assigned. Secondary outcomes included median dictation quality scores, proportion of dictations for fertility-preserving cases where Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) score could be assigned, individual quality score components, and quality score variation between surgeons, institutions, and reporting methods. RESULTS 82 operative reports were reviewed from 16 surgeons across 7 sites in Ontario. AAGL stage could be assigned in 48/82 (59%) of cases, and EFI score could be assigned in 31/45 of fertility-preserving cases (69%). Median quality score was 57% (range 18%-86%). Only 13% of operative reports included comment on residual disease. Quality score consistency between reports was poor for a given surgeon (ICC = 0.22, 95% CI 0.03-0.49). Quality scores differed significantly between surgeons (chi-square = 30.6, df = 16, P = .015) and institutions (chi-square = 19.59, df = 7, P = .007). Operative report quality score did not differ based on completion by trainee or staff, template use, or whether the report was completed by telephone or typed. CONCLUSION There is significant variability and inconsistency in endometriosis surgery documentation. There is a need to standardize surgical documentation for endometriosis surgeries, enhancing communication and ultimately patient care.
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- Anna Kobylianskii
- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brantford General Hospital, Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Departent of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Biostatistics Research Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Departent of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; Institute for Better Health, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Mrugała M, Fiutowski M, Nowak K, Borowiec Z, Kasperski M, Bek W, Machnicka-Rusek A, Milnerowicz-Nabzdyk E. Indocyanine Green for Assessment of Ureteral Vascularity Can Reduce the Rate of Ureteral Complications in Patients Undergoing Extended Hysterectomy. J Clin Med 2024; 13:5425. [PMID: 39336912 PMCID: PMC11432377 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13185425] [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: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of using indocyanine green (ICG) for assessing ureteral vascularity to reduce ureteral complications in patients undergoing extended hysterectomy for deep endometriosis or oncological indications. Methods: A retrospective-prospective cohort study was conducted at the Centre of Gynecology in Opole, Poland, involving 555 patients who underwent hysterectomy from 2020 to 2023. Patients were categorized based on the Querleu-Morrow classification. ICG was used intraoperatively for vascular assessment in patients with deep endometriosis undergoing wide ureter dissection typical of Type C hysterectomy. Results: Ureteral complications occurred in 12 (2.2%) patients, with a significantly lower complication rate in those who underwent ICG testing (1.7%) compared to those who did not (22.7%, p = 0.001). Prophylactic double-J stenting further reduced the risk of complications. Conclusions: The use of ICG for intraoperative assessment of ureteral vascularity significantly reduces the risk of ureteral complications in complex hysterectomies. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- Maja Mrugała
- Clinical Department of Oncological Gynecology, University of Opole, 45-401 Opole, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Oncological Gynecology, University of Opole, 45-401 Opole, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Oncological Gynecology, University of Opole, 45-401 Opole, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Oncological Gynecology, University of Opole, 45-401 Opole, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Oncological Gynecology, University of Opole, 45-401 Opole, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Oncological Gynecology, University of Opole, 45-401 Opole, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Oncological Gynecology, University of Opole, 45-401 Opole, Poland
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Belmonte B, Di Lorenzo G, Mangogna A, Bortot B, Bertolazzi G, Sammataro S, Merighi S, Martorana A, Zito G, Romano F, Giorgiutti A, Bottin C, Zanconati F, Romano A, Ricci G, Biffi S. PARP-1, EpCAM, and FRα as potential targets for intraoperative detection and delineation of endometriosis: a quantitative tissue expression analysis. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2024; 22:92. [PMID: 39085882 PMCID: PMC11293020 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-024-01264-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a gynecological disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue in abnormal locations, leading to severe symptoms, inflammation, pain, organ dysfunction, and infertility. Surgical removal of endometriosis lesions is crucial for improving pain and fertility outcomes, with the goal of complete lesion removal. This study aimed to analyze the location and expression patterns of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1), epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM), and folate receptor alpha (FRα) in endometriosis lesions and evaluate their potential for targeted imaging. METHODS Gene expression analysis was performed using the Turku endometriosis database (EndometDB). By immunohistochemistry, we investigated the presence and distribution of PARP-1, EpCAM, and FRα in endometriosis foci and adjacent tissue. We also applied an ad hoc platform for the analysis of images to perform a quantitative immunolocalization analysis. Double immunofluorescence analysis was carried out for PARP-1 and EpCAM, as well as for PARP-1 and FRα, to explore the expression of these combined markers within endometriosis foci and their potential simultaneous utilization in surgical treatment. RESULTS Gene expression analysis revealed that PARP-1, EpCAM, and FOLR1 (FRα gene) are more highly expressed in endometriotic lesions than in the peritoneum, which served as the control tissue. The results of the immunohistochemical study revealed a significant increase in the expression levels of all three biomarkers inside the endometriosis foci compared to the adjacent tissues. Additionally, the double immunofluorescence analysis consistently demonstrated the presence of PARP-1 in the nucleus and the expression of EpCAM and FRα in the cell membrane and cytoplasm. CONCLUSION Overall, these three markers demonstrate significant potential for effective imaging of endometriosis. In particular, the results emphasize the importance of PARP-1 expression as a possible indicator for distinguishing endometriotic lesions from adjacent tissue. PARP-1, as a potential biomarker for endometriosis, offers promising avenues for further investigation in terms of both pathophysiology and diagnostic-therapeutic approaches.
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- Beatrice Belmonte
- Tumor Immunology Unit, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Tumor Immunology Unit, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, 90127, Palermo, Italy
- Department of Economics, Business, and Statistics, University of Palermo, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Tumor Immunology Unit, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Tumor Immunology Unit, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Health Promotion Sciences Maternal and Infantile Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy.
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Ottolina J, Villanacci R, D’Alessandro S, He X, Grisafi G, Ferrari SM, Candiani M. Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Modern Concepts of Their Clinical Outcomes, Treatment, and Management. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3996. [PMID: 39064036 PMCID: PMC11277467 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13143996] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Endometriosis and adenomyosis are complex gynecological conditions characterized by diverse clinical presentations, including superficial peritoneal endometriosis (SPE), ovarian endometrioma (OMA), and deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). The hallmark features of these pathologies involve the manifestation of pain symptoms and infertility, and approximately 30% of patients are asymptomatic. Despite ongoing research, definitive treatments for these conditions remain elusive, and clinical management primarily revolves around medical or surgical interventions. Recent advancements in our understanding of the efficacy of various treatment modalities, including medical therapy and surgical interventions, have provided clinicians with valuable insights into pain relief and fertility preservation. This review aims to provide an updated overview of the latest literature on clinical outcomes, treatment options, and management strategies for different types of endometriosis. By synthesizing the newest available data, this review seeks to inform clinicians and guide decision making based on factors such as patients' symptom severity, childbearing desire, and overall health.
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- Jessica Ottolina
- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (R.V.); (S.D.); (G.G.); (S.M.F.); (M.C.)
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (R.V.); (S.D.); (G.G.); (S.M.F.); (M.C.)
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (R.V.); (S.D.); (G.G.); (S.M.F.); (M.C.)
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (R.V.); (S.D.); (G.G.); (S.M.F.); (M.C.)
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (R.V.); (S.D.); (G.G.); (S.M.F.); (M.C.)
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy; (R.V.); (S.D.); (G.G.); (S.M.F.); (M.C.)
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Liang Y, Liu M, Zhang J, Mao Z. First-line surgery versus first-line assisted reproductive technology for women with deep infiltrating endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1352770. [PMID: 38699387 PMCID: PMC11063350 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1352770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Background The efficiency of different first-line treatments, such as first-line surgery and assisted reproductive technology (ART), in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is still unclear due to a lack of direct comparative trials. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to elucidate and compare the efficacies of first-line treatments in patients with DIE, with an emphasis on fertility outcomes. Methods An exhaustive search of PubMed Central, SCOPUS, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane trial registry, Google Scholar, and Clinicaltrials.gov databases was done to identify studies directly comparing first-line surgery and assisted reproductive technology (ART) for DIE, and reporting fertility-related outcomes. Pooled estimates for each of the binary outcomes were reported as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The results were pooled using a random-effects model with the Mantel-Haenszel technique. Results Our results show that pregnancy rate per patient (OR, 1.47; 95% CI, 0.59 to 3.63), pregnancy rate per cycle (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 0.45 to 2.99), and live births per patient (OR, 1.66; 95% CI, 0.56 to 4.91) were comparable in DIE patients, treated with surgery or ART as a first line of treatment. When both complete and incomplete surgical DIE excision procedures were taken into account, surgery was associated with a significant enhancement in the pregnancy rate per patient (OR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.11 to 2.40). Conclusion The available evidence suggests that both first-line surgery and ART can be effective DIE treatments with similar fertility outcomes. However, further analysis reveals that excluding studies involving endometriomas significantly alters the understanding of treatment efficacy between surgery and ART for DIE-associated infertility. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=426061, identifier CRD42023426061.
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- Ying Liang
- Reproductive Center of Changsha Hospital for Maternal and Child Health Care, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Reproductive Center of Changsha Hospital for Maternal and Child Health Care, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Reproductive Center of Changsha Hospital for Maternal and Child Health Care, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Reproductive Center of Changsha Hospital for Maternal and Child Health Care, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Regional Hereditary Birth Defects Prevention and Control, Changsha Hospital for Maternal Child Health Care Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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Vallée A, Saridogan E, Petraglia F, Keckstein J, Polyzos N, Wyns C, Gianaroli L, Tarlatzis B, Ayoubi JM, Feki A. Horizons in Endometriosis: Proceedings of the Montreux Reproductive Summit, 14-15 July 2023. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2024; 16:1-32. [PMID: 38603778 PMCID: PMC11317919 DOI: 10.52054/fvvo.16.s1.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Endometriosis is a complex and chronic gynaecological disorder that affects millions of women worldwide, leading to significant morbidity and impacting reproductive health. This condition affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age and is characterised by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, potentially leading to symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia, and infertility. The Montreux summit brought a number of experts in this field together to provide a platform for discussion and exchange of ideas. These proceedings summarise the six main topics that were discussed at this summit to shed light on future directions of endometriosis classification, diagnosis, and therapeutical management. The first question addressed the possibility of preventing endometriosis in the future by identifying risk factors, genetic predispositions, and further understanding of the pathophysiology of the condition to develop targeted interventions. The clinical presentation of endometriosis is varied, and the correlation between symptoms severity and disease extent is unclear. While there is currently no universally accepted optimal classification system for endometriosis, several attempts striving towards its optimisation - each with its own advantages and limitations - were discussed. The ideal classification should be able to reconcile disease status based on the various diagnostic tools, and prognosis to guide proper patient tailored management. Regarding diagnosis, we focused on future tools and critically discussed emerging approaches aimed at reducing diagnostic delay. Preserving fertility in endometriosis patients was another debatable aspect of management that was reviewed. Moreover, besides current treatment modalities, potential novel medical therapies that can target underlying mechanisms, provide effective symptom relief, and minimise side effects in endometriotic patients were considered, including hormonal therapies, immunomodulation, and regenerative medicine. Finally, the question of hormonal substitution therapy after radical treatment for endometriosis was debated, weighing the benefits of hormone replacement.
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de Koning R, Cantineau AEP, van der Tuuk K, De Bie B, Groen H, van den Akker-van Marle ME, Nap AW, Maas JWM, Jansen FW, Twijnstra ARH, Blikkendaal MD. The (cost-) effectiveness Of Surgical excision of Colorectal endometriosis compared to ART treatment trAjectory (TOSCA study) - a study protocol. REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY 2024; 5:RAF-23-0048. [PMID: 38583465 PMCID: PMC11103752 DOI: 10.1530/raf-23-0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Currently, the optimal treatment to increase the chance of pregnancy and live birth in patients with colorectal endometriosis and subfertility is unknown. Evidence suggests that that both surgery and in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are effective in improving live birth rate (LBR) among these women. However, the available evidence is of low quality, reports highly heterogeneous results, lacks direct comparison between both treatment options and does not assess whether a combination strategy results in a higher LBR compared to IVF/ICSI-only treatment. Additionally, the optimal timing of surgery within the treatment trajectory remains unclear. The primary objective of the TOSCA study is to assess the effectiveness of surgical treatment (potentially combined with IVF/ICSI) compared to IVF/ICSI-only treatment to increase the chance of an ongoing pregnancy resulting in a live birth in patients with colorectal endometriosis and subfertility, measured by cumulative LBR. Secondary objectives are to assess and compare quality of life and cost-effectiveness in both groups. Patients will be followed for 40 months after inclusion or until live birth. The TOSCA study is expected to be completed in 6 years.
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- A Cantineau, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- K van der Tuuk, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- B De Bie, Endometriosis Foundation of the Netherlands, Sittard, Netherlands
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- H Groen, Epidemiology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- A Nap, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- J Maas, Department of Gynaecology and Grow-school of Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- F Jansen, Department of Gynaecology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
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- A Twijnstra, Department of Gynaecology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
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- M Blikkendaal, Department of Gynaecology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, 2300 RC, Netherlands
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Crestani A, Le Gac M, de Labrouhe É, Touboul C, Bendifallah S, Ferrier C, Dabi Y, Darai E. Outcomes of discoid excision and segmental resection for colorectal endometriosis: robotic versus conventional laparoscopy. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:87. [PMID: 38386205 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-01854-5] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Surgery for deep endometriosis with colorectal involvement is an option after medical treatment failure. Over the past decade, robotic laparoscopy has emerged as an alternative to conventional laparoscopy. We aimed to evaluate surgical outcomes of robotic versus conventional laparoscopy for discoid excision and segmental resection. From 2019 to 2023, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of 152 consecutive patients with colorectal endometriosis who underwent robotic or conventional laparoscopy for discoid excision and colorectal resection. Ninety of the patients 152 underwent robotic surgery and 62 conventional laparoscopy. The mean total surgical room occupancy and operating times were longer in the robotic group: 270 ± 81 min vs 240 ± 79 min, p = 0.010, and 216 ± 78 min vs 190 ± 76, p = 0.027, respectively. The mean intraoperative blood loss, and the incidence of intra- and postoperative complications (according to Clavien-Dindo classification) were similar in the two groups. The mean hospital stay was greater after conventional laparoscopy (8 ± 5 vs 7 ± 4 days; p = 0.03), and the rate of persistent voiding dysfunction was higher in the conventional group (9/11, 25% vs 2/11, 5%; p = 0.01). A higher incidence of persistent voiding dysfunction was also observed after segmental resection by conventional laparoscopy (25% vs 4.8%, p = 0.01). Our results support the use of robotic surgery as an alternative to conventional laparoscopy for discoid excision and segmental resection for colorectal endometriosis.
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- Adrien Crestani
- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, Paris, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, Paris, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, Paris, France
- Clinical Research Group (GRC) Paris 6, Centre Expert Endométriose (C3E), Sorbonne University (GRC6 C3E SU), Paris, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, Paris, France
- Clinical Research Group (GRC) Paris 6, Centre Expert Endométriose (C3E), Sorbonne University (GRC6 C3E SU), Paris, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, Paris, France
- Clinical Research Group (GRC) Paris 6, Centre Expert Endométriose (C3E), Sorbonne University (GRC6 C3E SU), Paris, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, Paris, France
- Clinical Research Group (GRC) Paris 6, Centre Expert Endométriose (C3E), Sorbonne University (GRC6 C3E SU), Paris, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, Paris, France
- Clinical Research Group (GRC) Paris 6, Centre Expert Endométriose (C3E), Sorbonne University (GRC6 C3E SU), Paris, France
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Piozzi GN, Burea V, Duhoky R, Stefan S, So C, Wilby D, Tsepov D, Khan JS. Robotic surgery for bowel endometriosis: a multidisciplinary management of a complex entity. Tech Coloproctol 2024; 28:31. [PMID: 38329622 PMCID: PMC10853297 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-023-02904-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Bowel endometriosis impacts quality of life. Treatment requires complex surgical procedures with associated morbidity. Precision approach with robotic surgery leads to organ preservation. Bowel endometriosis requires a multidisciplinary management to improve patient outcomes. This study evaluates perioperative outcomes of bowel endometriosis undergoing multidisciplinary planning and robotic surgery. METHODS Consecutive cases of multidisciplinary robotic bowel endometriosis procedures (January 2021-December 2022) were evaluated from a prospectively maintained database in a national endometriosis accredited centre. Patients were managed through a multidisciplinary setting including gynaecologists, colorectal robotic surgeons, and other specialists. Dyschezia (menstrual and non-cyclical) and quality of life were assessed pre- and postoperatively (6 months) through validated questionnaires. RESULTS Sixty-eight consecutive cases of robotic bowel endometriosis were included. Median age was 35.0 (30.2-42.0) years. Median body mass index was 24.0 (21.0-26.7) kg/m2. Procedures performed were 48 (70.6%) shavings, 11 (16.2%) deep shavings, 3 (4.4%) disc excisions, and 6 (8.8%) segmental resections. One (1.5%) patient required temporary stoma. Median operating time was 150 (120-180) min. There were no conversions/return to theatre postoperatively. Median endometriotic nodule size was 25.0 (15.5-40.0) mm. Two (2.9%) patients developed postoperative complications. Median length of postoperative stay was 2 (2-4) days. Median follow-up was 12 (7-17) months. One (1.5%) patient recurred. Median menstrual dyschezia score improved from 5.0 (2.0-8.0) to 1.0 (0.0-5.7). Median non-cyclical dyschezia significantly improved (p < 0.001) from 1.0 (0.0-5.7) to 0.0 (0.0-2.0). Median quality of life score improved from 52.5 (35.0-70.0) to 74.5 (60.0-80.0). CONCLUSIONS Robotic multidisciplinary approach to bowel endometriosis provides good perioperative outcomes with improvement of dyschezia and quality of life.
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- G N Piozzi
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, UK
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- The Princess Grace Hospital Robotic Endometriosis Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, HCA Healthcare UK, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, UK
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- The Princess Grace Hospital Robotic Endometriosis Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, HCA Healthcare UK, London, UK
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- The Princess Grace Hospital Robotic Endometriosis Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, HCA Healthcare UK, London, UK
- Department of Urology, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK
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- The Princess Grace Hospital Robotic Endometriosis Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, HCA Healthcare UK, London, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, UK.
- The Princess Grace Hospital Robotic Endometriosis Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, HCA Healthcare UK, London, UK.
- University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK.
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Codina C, Sánchez López A, Luna R, Mora I, Hernández P, Martínez C, Bollo J, Targarona EM. Laparoscopic anterior resection of a deep infiltrating rectal endometriosis: A Video Vignette. Colorectal Dis 2024; 26:395-397. [PMID: 38124238 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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- Clàudia Codina
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery. Unit of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery. Unit of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery. Unit of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery. Unit of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery. Unit of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery. Unit of Colorectal Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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Verrelli L, Merlot B, Chanavaz-Lacheray I, Braund S, D'Ancona G, Kade S, Dennis T, Roman H. Robotic Surgery for Severe Endometriosis: A Preliminary Comparative Study of Cost Estimation. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2024; 31:95-101.e1. [PMID: 37935331 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.11.002] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To compare the postoperative outcomes and the overall expenses between conventional laparoscopy and robotic surgery, in a series of consecutive patients managed for only severe endometriosis in our institute. DESIGN A cohort comparative study. SETTING Center of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Care. PATIENTS A total of 175 symptomatic patients undergoing surgery for only severe endometriosis from March 2021 to August 2022. INTERVENTIONS We treated patients with endometriosis involving the digestive tract such as rectum, sigmoid colon, and ileocecal junction by rectal shaving, discoid resection, or segmental resection (141 surgeries) with or without bladder (23 surgeries), sacral plexus (19 surgeries), and diaphragm involvements (14 surgeries). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Postoperative outcomes were evaluated in terms of total surgical time (total surgical room occupancy time and total operating time), hospitalization period, postoperative complications, rehospitalization, and second surgical procedures. A statistically higher total surgical room occupancy (203 minutes vs 151 minutes) and operating time (150 minutes vs 105 minutes) were observed in the robotic group (p = .001). No differences in terms of mean hospital stay (p = .06), postoperative complications (p = .91), rehospitalization (p = .48), and secondary surgical treatment (p = .78) were identified. Concerning the cost analysis only for disposable supply, the cost of colorectal resection was totaled at 2604 euros for the laparoscopic conventional approach vs 2957 euros for the robotic approach (+352.6 euros, +14%). The cost of rectal disc excision was 1527 euros for the laparoscopic conventional approach vs 1905.85 euros (+378 euros, +25%). CONCLUSIONS Our study confirms the feasibility of the robotic approach for the treatment of severe endometriosis, with however a higher cost of robotic approach. Next studies should identify specific indications for robotic surgery, where technical advantages provided by the technology are followed by objective improvement of patients' outcomes.
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- Ludovica Verrelli
- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Verrelli, Merlot, Chanavaz-Lacheray, D'Ancona, Dennis, and Roman)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Verrelli, Merlot, Chanavaz-Lacheray, D'Ancona, Dennis, and Roman); Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute Middle East Clinic, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Drs. Merlot, Kade, and Roman)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Verrelli, Merlot, Chanavaz-Lacheray, D'Ancona, Dennis, and Roman)
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- Expert Center in Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Management, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France (Dr. Roman)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Verrelli, Merlot, Chanavaz-Lacheray, D'Ancona, Dennis, and Roman)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute Middle East Clinic, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Drs. Merlot, Kade, and Roman)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Verrelli, Merlot, Chanavaz-Lacheray, D'Ancona, Dennis, and Roman)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Verrelli, Merlot, Chanavaz-Lacheray, D'Ancona, Dennis, and Roman); Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute Middle East Clinic, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Drs. Merlot, Kade, and Roman); Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark (Drs. Braund and Roman).
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Bahrami F, Maheux-Lacroix S, Bougie O, Boutin A. Day surgery for endometriosis in Canada: A retrospective cohort of trend and regional variation in types of surgeries and their complications. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2023; 63:760-767. [PMID: 37264738 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13705] [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: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND A significant proportion of patients with endometriosis require surgery for management of the disease. AIMS We aimed to assess the trend and regional variation in day surgeries for endometriosis across Canada and to identify perioperative complications associated with types of surgeries and their temporal trend and regional variation. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of women undergoing day surgeries for endometriosis between 2015 and 2019 using Canadian administrative data from the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, which includes data from four provinces (Ontario (ON), Alberta (AB), Nova Scotia (NS) and Prince Edward Island (PEI)). Multivariate logistic regression models were used to compare perioperative complication rates, while adjusting for site(s) of endometriosis lesion, age, type of surgical intervention, and comorbidities. RESULTS During the study period, the rate of day surgeries for endometriosis remained nearly constant at 80-90 cases per 100 000 women of reproductive age (P = 0.12). The rate of day surgeries was significantly different between provinces (AB = 94, NS = 93 vs ON = 85 per 100 000 women of reproductive age: P < 0.02). The odds of complications decreased with time (2019 vs 2015; adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 0.84; 95% CI: 0.73-0.98). There was a significant regional variation in the frequency of perioperative complications (PEI vs ON aOR: 4.13, 95% CI: 2.58-6.62; and NS vs ON aOR: 1.47, 95% CI: 1.11-1.95). CONCLUSION The rates of day surgery for endometriosis remained stable and the risks of perioperative complications decreased during the five-year study period. However, there were significant regional variations in the risk of perioperative complications.
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- Foruzan Bahrami
- Reproduction, Mother and Youth Health Unit, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Université Laval, and Reproduction, Mother and Youth Health Unit, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Université Laval, and Reproduction, Mother and Youth Health & Population Health and Optimal Health Practices Units, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Oliveira MAP, Raymundo TS, Pereira TD, de Souza RJ, Lima FV, De Wilde RL, Brollo LC. Robotic Surgery for Bladder Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Approach. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5416. [PMID: 37629459 PMCID: PMC10455656 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165416] [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: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Women with bladder endometriosis often present with more advanced stages of endometriosis. Robotic surgery has emerged as a promising approach to the management of bladder endometriosis. This systematic review aims to analyze the current literature on robotic surgery for bladder endometriosis and describe our systematic approach to surgical treatment. METHODS This review followed the PRISMA guidelines, which ensured a comprehensive and transparent approach to selecting and evaluating relevant studies. We conducted a thorough literature search to identify studies that investigated the use of robotic surgery for bladder endometriosis. Relevant databases were searched, and inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select eligible studies. Data extraction and analysis were performed to assess the outcomes and effectiveness of robotic surgery for the treatment of bladder endometriosis. RESULTS We did not find any randomized clinical trials with the use of robotics in the treatment of bladder endometriosis. We found only two retrospective studies comparing robotic surgery with laparoscopy, and another retrospective study comparing robotic surgery, laparoscopy, and laparotomy in the treatment of bladder endometriosis. All the other 12 studies were solely case reports. Despite the lack of robust evidence in the literature, the studies demonstrated that robotic surgery is feasible and is associated with reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. CONCLUSIONS The utilization of robotic technology is a promising option for the surgical management of bladder endometriosis. We advocate a surgical systematic approach for the robotic treatment of bladder endometriosis. Robotic technology, with its 3D vision, instrumental degrees of freedom, and precision, particularly in suturing, may provide potential benefits over traditional laparoscopy.
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- Marco Aurelio Pinho Oliveira
- Department of Gynecology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, Brazil; (T.S.R.); (T.D.P.); (R.J.d.S.); (L.C.B.)
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- Department of Gynecology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, Brazil; (T.S.R.); (T.D.P.); (R.J.d.S.); (L.C.B.)
- Department of Gynecology, Cardoso Fontes Federal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro 22745-130, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, Brazil; (T.S.R.); (T.D.P.); (R.J.d.S.); (L.C.B.)
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- Department of Gynecology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, Brazil; (T.S.R.); (T.D.P.); (R.J.d.S.); (L.C.B.)
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- Department of Urology, Gaffrée e Guinle University Hospital, Rio de Janeiro 20270-004, Brazil;
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- Department of Gynecology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany;
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- Department of Gynecology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, Brazil; (T.S.R.); (T.D.P.); (R.J.d.S.); (L.C.B.)
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Sewell T, Orchard M, O'Donovan O, Longman RJ. The value of pre-operative outpatient flexible sigmoidoscopy in patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2023; 15:123-129. [PMID: 37436048 PMCID: PMC10410654 DOI: 10.52054/fvvo.15.2.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DE) is a particularly severe disease which affects 10-20% of women with endometriosis. 90% of DE is rectovaginal and when suspected, some clinicians have suggested the routine use of flexible sigmoidoscopy to identify intraluminal disease. We aimed to assess the value of sigmoidoscopy prior to surgery for rectovaginal DE, both in terms of diagnosis and planning management. OBJECTIVES We aimed to assess the value of sigmoidoscopy prior to surgery for rectovaginal DE. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective case series study was performed from a consecutive cohort of patients with DE referred for outpatient flexible sigmoidoscopy between January 2010 and January 2020. All patients were under the care of a specialist endometriosis multidisciplinary team. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure was the incidence of luminal disease. RESULTS 102 consecutive cases were analysed with no cases confirming intraluminal disease. Non-specific evidence of endometriosis such as tight angulation of the bowel was found in 36.3%. Following sigmoidoscopy 100 patients proceeded to surgery and the risk of bowel resection during surgery was 4%. CONCLUSIONS Due to the low incidence of luminal endometriosis, performing sigmoidoscopy routinely is of limited benefit. We recommend the selective use of sigmoidoscopy where serious pathology such as colorectal neoplasia is considered or to determine the location of endometriosis lesions which aids subsequent resectional surgery planning. WHAT IS NEW? This large case series details a very low incidence of intraluminal disease and makes recommendations for the specific scenarios where flexible sigmoidoscopy should be used.
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Chaggar P, Tellum T, Thanatsis N, De Braud LV, Setty T, Jurkovic D. Prevalence of deep and ovarian endometriosis in women attending a general gynecology clinic: prospective cohort study. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2023; 61:632-641. [PMID: 36776112 DOI: 10.1002/uog.26175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess using transvaginal ultrasound the prevalence of deep and ovarian endometriosis in premenopausal women attending a general gynecology clinic. We also investigated whether the presence of endometriosis was associated with various demographic factors and other pelvic abnormalities. METHODS This was a prospective observational cohort study carried out between February 2019 and October 2020. Consecutive premenopausal women who attended our general gynecology clinic underwent pelvic ultrasound examination, performed by a single experienced operator. Pregnant women and those with a history of hysterectomy or oophorectomy were excluded. The primary outcome was the prevalence of deep and/or ovarian endometriosis. Secondary outcomes were the anatomical distribution of endometriotic lesions and the association of endometriosis with demographic characteristics and various pelvic abnormalities, which were analyzed using logistic regression and multivariable analysis. RESULTS A total of 1026 women were included in the final study sample, of whom 194 (18.9% (95% CI, 16.6-21.4%)) had sonographic evidence of deep and/or ovarian endometriosis. Of the 194 women diagnosed with endometriosis, 106 (54.6% (95% CI, 47.4-61.8%)) were diagnosed with endometriotic nodules only, 26 (13.4% (95% CI, 9.0-19.0%)) with ovarian endometriomas only, and 62 (32.0% (95% CI, 25.5-39.0%)) women had evidence of both. There was a total of 348 endometriotic nodules in 168 women, located most frequently in the retrocervical area (166/348; 47.7% (95% CI, 42.4-53.1%)), uterosacral ligaments (96/348; 27.6% (95% CI, 23.0-32.6%)) and bowel (40/348; 11.5% (95% CI, 8.3-15.3%)). Multivariable analysis found significant positive associations between endometriosis and both adenomyosis (odds ratio (OR), 1.72 (95% CI, 1.10-2.69); P = 0.02) and pelvic adhesions (OR, 25.7 (95% CI, 16.7-39.3); P < 0.001), whilst higher parity (OR, 0.44 (95% CI, 0.24-0.81); P = 0.03) and history of Cesarean section (OR, 0.18 (95% CI, 0.06-0.52); P = 0.002) were associated with a lower occurrence of endometriosis. A total of 75/1026 women (7.3% (95% CI, 5.8-9.1%)) underwent laparoscopy within 6 months of pelvic ultrasound examination. There was very good agreement between ultrasound and surgical findings, with a kappa value of 0.84 (95% CI, 0.69-0.99). CONCLUSIONS Deep and/or ovarian endometriosis was present in nearly one in five women attending a general gynecology clinic. There were significant positive associations with adenomyosis and pelvic adhesions and negative associations with higher parity and previous Cesarean section. © 2023 The Authors. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- P Chaggar
- Institute for Women's Health, University College Hospital, London, UK
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- Institute for Women's Health, University College Hospital, London, UK
- Department of Gynaecology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute for Women's Health, University College Hospital, London, UK
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- Institute for Women's Health, University College Hospital, London, UK
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- Institute for Women's Health, University College Hospital, London, UK
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- Institute for Women's Health, University College Hospital, London, UK
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Yoldemir T. Evaluation and management of endometriosis. Climacteric 2023; 26:248-255. [PMID: 37051875 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2023.2190882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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The initial diagnostic investigations for endometriosis are physical examination and pelvic ultrasound. The pelvic examination should include a speculum examination and vaginal palpation. Mobility, fixation and/or tenderness of the uterus and site-specific tenderness in the pelvis should be evaluated. Transvaginal ultrasound and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging are recommended to evaluate the extent of the endometriosis and to determine whether any urinary tract or bowel procedures might also be required during surgical resection. Quality of life should be assessed by using the Endometriosis Health Profile-30, its short version EHP-5 or the generic quality of life questionnaire SF-36. Management of endometriosis is recommended when it has a functional impact (pain, infertility) or causes organ dysfunction. Many gynecological societies have published different guidelines for the evaluation and management of endometriosis. However, the complexity of this disease together with the different available treatments lead to significant discrepancies between the recommendations. Postmenopausal endometriosis should be considered when a patient has a history of symptoms before menopause including dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dyschezia, infertility and chronic pelvic pain. Malignant transformation of endometriosis is estimated to occur in about 0.7-1.6% of women affected by endometriosis. Endometriosis is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, specifically clear cell, endometrioid and low-grade serous types.
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- T Yoldemir
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sánchez MVS, Suárez MAS, Padrón LO, Anguiano FG, Andrés EA, Barreto CM, Morales MEP, Martínez AIM. A 39-Year-Old Woman with Endometriosis Who Developed a Subcapsular Liver Hematoma Following Laparotomic Surgical Left Adnexectomy, Rectosigmoid Anastomosis, and Bilateral Ureteral Reimplantation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2023; 24:e938169. [PMID: 36840346 PMCID: PMC9976473 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.938169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by endometrial tissue that grows outside the uterus. Deep endometriosis surgery is associated with considerable rates of complications, although such rates are lower in surgical procedures carried out by expert surgical teams. This report details a case of a rare but life-threatening complication in the postoperative period following 72 h of endometriosis surgery: a giant subcapsular hepatic hematoma, which was successfully managed conservatively. CASE REPORT Here we describe the case of a 39-year-old woman with deep endometriosis with ureteral, ovarian, and intestinal involvement requiring multidisciplinary surgery. She presented with severe anemia, respiratory distress, and oliguria 72 h postoperatively. A 3-phase computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a giant intrahepatic subcapsular hematoma (180×165×50 mm) lateral to the right hepatic lobe, which was managed conservatively. The patient evolved favorably and the hematoma was reduced (77×16 mm) in a follow-up CT scan performed 5 months later. CONCLUSIONS Giant liver hematoma is a rare, life-threatening complication. The current experience relating to its management remains largely limited owing to the rarity of the condition and paucity of published cases. Actually, we found no articles on hepatic hematoma in the context of endometriosis surgery. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to reduce the patient's risk of death. Imaging diagnosis plays an essential role.
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- María Victoria Sánchez Sánchez
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Canarias (Mother and Child University Hospital of the Canary Islands), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Canarias (Mother and Child University Hospital of the Canary Islands), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain,Corresponding Author: María Alejandra Santana Suárez, e-mail:
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Canarias (Mother and Child University Hospital of the Canary Islands), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- General and Digestive Surgery Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Canarias (Mother and Child University Hospital of the Canary Islands), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Canarias (Mother and Child University Hospital of the Canary Islands), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Canarias (Mother and Child University Hospital of the Canary Islands), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Canarias (Mother and Child University Hospital of the Canary Islands), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno-Infantil de Canarias (Mother and Child University Hospital of the Canary Islands), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Shoukat S, Tasneem M, Zahid T, Goolamnobee JMB. Incidence of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females Attending a Gynaecology Outpatient Department. EUROPEAN MEDICAL JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.33590/emj/10302260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Background and Aims: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a persistent pelvic pain that
leads to reduced work performance and impaired quality of life in females. Nearly
15% of females report time off from paid work and around 45% report reduced
work productivity. There is a paucity of studies to address the issue, especially
with a multidisciplinary and multifactorial view. Various gynaecological disorders
are associated with CPP such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, adhesions, chronic
pelvic inflammatory disease, and pelvic congestion syndrome. The objective is
to determine the frequency of CPP in females attending gynaecologic outpatient
departments.
Materials and Methods: A total of 201 patients aged 14–48 years attending the
gynaecologic outpatient department for gynaecological disorders with complaints
of lower abdominal pain were included in this study. Patients enrolled in the study
were assessed by a detailed history and pelvic examination, and a structured
questionnaire was filled out. Data were analysed using the statistical package for
social sciences version 23.0 (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk,
New York, USA).
Results: The mean age of the patients was 32.39±6.98 years. The frequency of CPP
in females was observed as 95.52% (95% confidence interval: 91.67–97.93%) The
rate of CPP was significantly high in females with parity ≤5 and those who had a
duration of pain lower than 36 months. In multivariate analysis, adjusted odds ratio
by stepwise logistic regression model showed that parity (parity 0–1) and duration of
pain (≤36 months) were significantly associated with CPP in females.
Conclusion: The study indicates that the most common gynaecological causes of
CPP in females attending the outpatient department were those with endometriosis
followed by adenomyosis. The management of CPP needs patient-centred care with
a multidisciplinary approach. This will lead to early and effective management.
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- Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., Islamabad, Pakistan
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de Carvalho MDSR, Pellino G, Pereira AMG, Bray-Beraldo F, Lopes RGC, Di Saverio S. Prevalence of urinary dysfunction after minimally invasive surgery for deep rectosigmoid endometriosis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:83. [PMID: 36773124 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02831-6] [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: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the prevalence and progression of lower urinary tract symptoms following laparoscopic surgery for deep-infiltrating endometriosis of the rectosigmoid and identify preoperative factors associated with worse postoperative outcomes. METHODS Prospective, observational study. SETTINGS single-center, referral hospital for endometriosis. Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for deep-infiltrating endometriosis of the rectosigmoid colon between October 2016 and October 2018. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES urinary function was assessed with the validated Portuguese language version of the International Prostate Symptom Score, which is also used in women. The score was collected before and after surgery. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare pre and postoperative scores and the chi-square test compared symptoms categorized by severity. RESULTS Fifty-three patients were assessed and 44 were included. Concerning urinary symptoms after surgery, the irritative symptoms prevailed over the obstructive ones. Additionally, 58.8% and 54.5% of the women reported moderate or severe symptoms at pre and postoperative, respectively. In at least one questionnaire category, the postoperative questionnaire scores increased in ten (22.7%) participants. A statistically significant difference was found comparing the changes from absent/mild to moderate/severe IPSS categories (P = 0.039). No significant changes were identified in any of the International Prostate Symptom Score pre and postoperatively (P = 0.876). CONCLUSIONS There was a high prevalence of pre and postoperative urinary symptoms. Patients with preoperative moderate/severe International Prostate Symptom Score are at risk of persisting urinary dysfunction after surgery for rectosigmoid deep endometriosis.
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- Mariana de Sousa Ribeiro de Carvalho
- Department of Gynecology, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, Pedro de Toledo Street, 1800, São Paulo, Vila Clementino, CEP 04039-004, Brazil.
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
- Colorectal Surgery, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, Pedro de Toledo Street, 1800, São Paulo, Vila Clementino, CEP 04039-004, Brazil
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- Department of Digestive Surgery and Coloproctology, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, Pedro de Toledo Street, 1800, São Paulo, Vila Clementino, CEP 04039-004, Brazil
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- Cambridge Endometriosis & Endoscopic Surgery Unit (CEESU) and Cambridge Colorectal Unit, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
- Department of General Surgery, University of Insubria, University Hospital of Varese, ASST Sette Laghi, Regione Lombardia, Italy
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Limbachiya D, Tiwari R, Kumari R, Agrawal M. Bowel Endometriosis Management by Colorectal Resection: Laparoscopic Surgical Technique & Outcome. JSLS 2023; 27:JSLS.2022.00075. [PMID: 36741688 PMCID: PMC9859653 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2022.00075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives Bowel deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) management by colorectal resection is a complex procedure. The purpose of the present study is to delineate a meticulous approach to the assessment of the patient, step-wise surgical technique, pre, and postoperative care, and its short-term and long-term outcomes. Methods This is a single-center retrospective study done on patients of bowel DIE managed by colorectal resection between January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021. Results There was a significant improvement in the symptomatology of patients post-surgery. Our surgical technique is feasible with acceptable short-term and long-term outcomes. Conclusion Bowel DIE management can be proficiently executed with a proper diagnostic approach, appropriate surgical expertise with exhaustive pelvic anatomy knowledge especially concerning autonomic nerve plexus.
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- Dipak Limbachiya
- Department of Gynaecological Endoscopy, Eva Women's Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Gynaecological Endoscopy, Eva Women's Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Gynaecological Endoscopy, Eva Women's Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Gynaecological Endoscopy, Eva Women's Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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Frumkin N, Schmädecker R, Isermann R, Keckstein J, Ulrich UA. Surgical Treatment of Deep Endometriosis. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2023; 83:79-87. [PMID: 36643873 PMCID: PMC9833890 DOI: 10.1055/a-1799-2658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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In deep endometriosis (DE), clusters of endometrium-like cells penetrate more than 5 mm below the peritoneum: The affected organs and tissue structures can eventuate in an alteration of the anatomy with eliminated organ boundaries, which in some cases can pose a real surgical challenge, even for experienced surgeons. A comprehensive description of the different manifestations of the disease can be found in the #Enzian classification. Since the operation is usually the foundation for the successful treatment of DE, what is important are conclusive indications, appropriate preoperative preparation and, above all, appropriate experience on the part of the surgical team. This article aims to provide a review of the surgical options that are currently available.
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- Nora Frumkin
- Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Endometriosezentrum, Martin Luther Krankenhaus, Johannesstift Diakonie, Berlin, Germany
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- Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Endometriosezentrum, Martin Luther Krankenhaus, Johannesstift Diakonie, Berlin, Germany
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- Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Endometriosezentrum, Martin Luther Krankenhaus, Johannesstift Diakonie, Berlin, Germany
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- Endometriosezentrum Ordination Dres. Keckstein, Villach, Austria
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- Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Endometriosezentrum, Martin Luther Krankenhaus, Johannesstift Diakonie, Berlin, Germany
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Weyl A, Sevy V, Lepage B, Vidal F, Kirzin S, Legac YT, Lesourd F, Gosset A, Capdet J, Leguevaque P, Bournet B, Lenfant F, Brierre T, Gornes H, Buscail E, Chantalat E. Study of postoperative complications after the implementation of a multidisciplinary care pathway for patients with digestive endometriosis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2022; 307:1459-1468. [PMID: 36581714 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-022-06899-1] [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: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the quality of care following the establishment of a multidisciplinary care pathway for patient operated on for deep pelvic endometriosis with digestive impairment. METHODS We conducted a retrospective monocentric study of patients suffering from deep infiltrating endometriosis, treated in Gynaecological Department at Toulouse University Hospital from January 2018 to December 2020. We compared our results to those of our previous study, Gornes et al. which showed a postoperative complication occurred in 37.8% of the cases and a postoperative severe complication according to the Clavien-Dindo classification (grades 3b) rate of 18.3%. RESULTS 98 patients were included. Our study shows a clear decrease in postoperative complications with an overall complication rate of 19.4% and severe complications (grades 3b) of 4.1%. The rate of complication appeared to be significantly less frequent in the case of shaving in relation to other digestive procedures (p = 0.008) and in the case of a lesion of < 20 mm by MRI (p = 0.01). The use of multidisciplinary surgical care was more frequent in the case of multiple locations (66.7% vs. 41.8%, p = 0.07) and was more frequent in the case of transmural damage with echo endoscopy (and to a lesser degree in the case of damage of the muscularis or mucous membrane) (p = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Multidisciplinary care of endometriosis with digestive damage appears to be indispensable. The intraoperative intervention of a skilled digestive surgeon of bowel endometriosis helps create the best balance between effectiveness-complications-functional prognosis, with a reduction of severe postoperative complications.
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- Ariane Weyl
- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France.,I2MC, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) U1297, University of Toulouse 3 and Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Hospital Center, Montauban, France
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- Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, La Croix du Sud Hopital, Quint Fonsegrives, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, La Croix du Sud Hopital, Quint Fonsegrives, France
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Medical Gynecology, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Medical Gynecology, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Rive Gauche Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Pasteur Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France
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- I2MC, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) U1297, University of Toulouse 3 and Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Occitanie Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, University Hospital Center, Toulouse, France. .,I2MC, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) U1297, University of Toulouse 3 and Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France.
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Du Y, Hu C, Ye C, Wu R. Risk factors for coexisting deep endometriosis for patients with recurrent ovarian endometrioma. Front Surg 2022; 9:963686. [PMID: 36406381 PMCID: PMC9666391 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.963686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Aim The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors for coexisting deep endometriosis (DE) in patients with recurrent ovarian endometrioma (OE). Methods We retrospectively reviewed 151 recurrent OE patients who had been diagnosed of OE but not DE at the time of their first surgery and then received a second surgery for recurrent endometriosis with or without DE. Their clinical characteristics at the time of the first and second surgeries were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify potential risk factors for coexisting DE in patients with recurrent OE. Results Among the 151 recurrent OE patients, 46 were diagnosed of DE during the recurrent surgery and included in the DE group, while the remaining 105 patients were included in the non-DE group. In univariate analysis, there were significant differences in terms of uterine retroversion during the primary surgery and the follow-up time after the primary surgery between the DE and non-DE groups. The multivariate analysis also showed that both uterine retroversion and the follow-up time (≥5 years) were associated with the coexistence of DE during the recurrent surgery. The odds ratio (OR) for uterine retroversion was 3.72 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.62–8.53], and the OR for follow-up time (≥5 years) was 5.03 (95% CI 2.29–11.02). Conclusions Our study suggested that for recurrent OE patients, uterine retroversion during the first surgery and a follow-up time of at least 5 years are risk factors for the coexistence of DE in recurrent surgery, early prevention and full preparation before the recurrent surgery should be emphasized in these conditions.
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Alcázar JL, Eguez PM, Forcada P, Ternero E, Martínez C, Pascual MÁ, Guerriero S. Diagnostic accuracy of sliding sign for detecting pouch of Douglas obliteration and bowel involvement in women with suspected endometriosis: systematic review and meta-analysis. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2022; 60:477-486. [PMID: 35289968 PMCID: PMC9825886 DOI: 10.1002/uog.24900] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the sliding sign on transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) in detecting pouch of Douglas obliteration and bowel involvement in patients with suspected endometriosis, using laparoscopy as the reference standard. METHODS A search for studies evaluating the role of the sliding sign in the assessment of pouch of Douglas obliteration and/or bowel involvement using laparoscopy as the reference standard published from January 2000 to October 2021 was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov and SCOPUS databases. The Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) was used to evaluate the quality of the studies. Analyses were performed using MIDAS and METANDI commands in STATA. RESULTS A total of 334 citations were identified. Eight studies were included in the analysis, resulting in 938 and 963 patients available for analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of the sliding sign for pouch of Douglas obliteration and bowel involvement, respectively. The mean prevalence of pouch of Douglas obliteration was 37% and the mean prevalence of bowel involvement was 23%. The pooled estimated sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio and diagnostic odds ratio of the sliding sign on TVS for detecting pouch of Douglas obliteration were 88% (95% CI, 81-93%), 94% (95% CI, 91-96%), 15.3 (95% CI, 10.2-22.9), 0.12 (95% CI, 0.07-0.21) and 123 (95% CI, 62-244), respectively. The heterogeneity was moderate for sensitivity and low for specificity for detecting pouch of Douglas obliteration. The pooled estimated sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio and diagnostic odds ratio of the sliding sign on TVS for detecting bowel involvement were 81% (95% CI, 64-91%), 95% (95% CI, 91-97%), 16.0 (95% CI, 9.0-28.6), 0.20 (95% CI, 0.10-0.40) and 81 (95% CI, 34-191), respectively. The heterogeneity for the meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy for bowel involvement was high. CONCLUSION The sliding sign on TVS has good diagnostic performance for predicting pouch of Douglas obliteration and bowel involvement in women with suspected endometriosis. © 2022 The Authors. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- J. L. Alcázar
- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyClínica Universidad de NavarraPamplonaSpain
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity HospitalBadajozSpain
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity HospitalCastellónSpain
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyPuerta de Mar University HospitalCadizSpain
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyLa Fe University HospitalValenciaSpain
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and ReproductionHospital Universitari DexeusBarcelonaSpain
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- Centro Integrato di Procreazione Medicalmente Assistita e Diagnostica Ostetrico–GinecologicaAzienda Ospedaliero Universitaria–Policlinico Duilio Casula MonserratoMonserratoItaly
- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of CagliariCagliariItaly
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Neto JN, Abrão MS, Schor E, Rosa-E-Silva JC. Surgical Classification of Endometriosis. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA : REVISTA DA FEDERACAO BRASILEIRA DAS SOCIEDADES DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA 2022; 44:737-739. [PMID: 36075224 PMCID: PMC9948138 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- João Nogueira Neto
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luis, MA, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina, Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Stewart KA, Tessier KM, Lebovic DI. Comparing Characteristics of and Postoperative Morbidity after Hysterectomy for Endometriosis versus other Benign Indications: A NSQIP Study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2022; 29:884-890.e2. [PMID: 35472598 PMCID: PMC10084482 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Compare the difference in postoperative morbidity for benign total hysterectomy by indication. DESIGN Retrospective cohort. SETTING United States hospitals participating in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database from 2018 to 2019. PATIENTS Patients undergoing total hysterectomy for benign indications age 18 to 55 years old. INTERVENTIONS Univariate comparisons were made between patients with hysterectomies for endometriosis and other benign indications. Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models were used to investigate the association between primary outcomes and hysterectomy indication; covariates in the adjusted model include age, race, ethnicity, and route. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS A total of 29 742 women underwent hysterectomies, of which 3596 (12.1%) were performed for endometriosis. Patients undergoing hysterectomy for endometriosis were likely to be younger, were predominately White, and had less comorbidities. They were also more likely to have previous abdominal surgery, have previous pelvic surgery, undergo a laparoscopic approach, and undergo lysis of adhesions (all p <.001). Overall length of stay (≥1 day 73.1% vs 78.6%; p = .983) and operative time (median 118.0 vs 125.0 minutes; p <.001) were similar in both groups. Examining primary outcomes, patients with endometriosis were more likely to experience major morbidity (3.8% vs 3.4%; adjusted odds ratio [OR], 1.25; p = .033), with no difference in minor or overall morbidity (5.8% vs 6.9% [p = .874] and 8.8% vs 9.4% [p = .185], respectively). There were two 30-day mortalities, none in the endometriosis group. Patients with endometriosis were more likely to develop deep surgical site infection (SSI)/organ-space infection (2.3% vs 1.6%; OR, 1.42; p = .024) and less likely to receive blood transfusion (1.8% vs 3.0%; OR, 0.58; p <.001). There was no difference in occurrence of superficial SSI, sepsis, venous thromboembolism, readmission, or reoperation between groups. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing hysterectomy for endometriosis were more likely to experience major morbidity and deep SSI, although overall major morbidity is rare.
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- Kelsey A Stewart
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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- Biostatistics Core, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
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Lukac S, Schmid M, Pfister K, Janni W, Schäffler H, Dayan D. Extragenital Endometriosis in the Differential Diagnosis of Non- Gynecological Diseases. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2022; 119:361-367. [PMID: 35477509 PMCID: PMC9472266 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic, benign disease that affects approximately 10% of women of childbearing age. Its characteristic clinical features are dysmenorrhea, dyschezia, dysuria, dyspareunia, and infertility. The manifestations of extragenital endometriosis (EE) are a diagnostic challenge, as this disease can mimic other diseases due to its unusual location with infiltration of various organs and corresponding symptoms. METHODS This review is based on publications retrieved by a selective search of the literature on the commonest extragenital sites of endometriosis, including the relevant current guideline. RESULTS Current evidence on the treatment of extragenital endometriosis consists largely of cohort studies and cross-sectional studies. The treatment is either surgical and/or conservative (e.g., hormonal therapy). Gastrointestinal endometriosis is the most common form of EE, affecting the rectum and sigmoid colon in nearly 90% of cases and typically presenting with dyschezia. Urogenital endometriosis is the second most common form of EE. It affects the bladder in more than 85% of cases and may present with dysuria, hematuria, or irritable bladder syndrome. The diaphragm is the most common site of thoracic endometri - osis, potentially presenting with period-associated shoulder pain or catamenial pneumothorax. Endometriosis affecting a nerve often presents with sciatica. In abdominal wall endometriosis, painful nodules arise in scars from prior abdominal surgery. CONCLUSION There is, as yet, no causally directed treatment for chronic endometriosis. The treatment is decided upon individually in discussion with the patient, in consideration of risk factors and after assessment of the benefits and risks. Timely diagnosis is essential.
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- Stefan Lukac
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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Poli-Neto OB, Hallak JEC, Rosa-E-Silva JC, Crippa JADS. Is it the Ideal Time to Start Prescribing Cannabis Derivatives to Treat Endometriosis-associated Pain? REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA : REVISTA DA FEDERACAO BRASILEIRA DAS SOCIEDADES DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRICIA 2022; 44:449-451. [PMID: 35697067 PMCID: PMC9948061 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Omero Benedicto Poli-Neto
- Gynecological and Obstetrics Department, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences Department, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Gynecological and Obstetrics Department, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Neurosciences and Behavioral Sciences Department, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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ENDO_STAGE Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Classification to Screen Endometriosis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11092443. [PMID: 35566569 PMCID: PMC9101650 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Introduction: Transvaginal sonography is the first-line imaging technique to diagnose endometriosis, but magnetic resonance imaging is more accurate in staging the extent of lesions, especially for deep pelvic endometriosis. The revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine and Enzian classifications are commonly used to stage the extent of endometriosis. However, a review underlined their weaknesses in terms of complexity, lack of clinical reproducibility and low correlation with surgical complications and fertility outcomes. Thus, to this day, in clinical practice, there is a lack of consensual, standardized or common nomenclature to stage the extent of endometriosis, posing a worldwide challenge. Objectives: The aims of our study were to: (i) develop a new classification (entitled Endo-Stage MRI) based on patterns of endometriosis as observed with magnetic resonance imaging; (ii) compare results with those of the rASRM classification; (iii) estimate the Endo-Stage MRI accuracy to predict the rate of surgical complications; and (iv) propose an Endo-Stage MRI system of triage (low, intermediate, high) that correlates with the risk of surgical complications. The goal is to improve the effectiveness of care pathways and allow for the planning of a multidisciplinary approach when necessary. Patients and methods: A single-center observational study using available clinical and imaging data. According to anatomical locations and the extent of endometriotic lesions, a standardized classification comprising six stages of severity (0–5) was designed. Results: A total of 751 patients with pelvic endometriosis underwent surgery from January 2013 to December 2018 in a tertiary care university hospital. Their Endo-Stage MRI classification was correlated with: (i) the rate of overall complications (grade I–IV Clavien-Dindo classification, (ii) the rate of major complications (grades III–IV) and (iii) the rate of voiding dysfunction requiring self-catheterization lasting more than one month. According to the Endo-Stage MRI classification, stages 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 were observed in 26 (3%), 156 (21%), 40 (5%), 22 (3%), 290 (39%) and 217 (29%) patients, respectively. Using the proposed Endo-Stage MRI system as triage, low (stages 0–2), intermediate (stages 3–4) and high-risk (stage 5), complications were observed in 29 (13%), 109 (34.9%) and 103 (47.4%) patients, respectively. In multivariate analysis, the Endo-Stage MRI system of triage was strongly predictive of surgical complications and achieved higher accuracy than the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine classification (AUC: 0.78 (95% CI, 0.76–0.80) vs. 0.61 (95% CI, 0.58–0.64)). Conclusion: Our study proposes a new imaging classification of endometriosis coined Endo-Stage MRI classification. The results suggest that when applied to a clinical situation, it may improve care pathways by providing crucial information for identifying intermediate and/or high-risk stages of endometriosis with increased rates of surgical complications. To make this classification applicable, a multicentric validation study is necessary to assess the relevancy and clinical value of the current anatomical MRI classification.
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Zhang N, Sun S, Zheng Y, Yi X, Qiu J, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Hua K. Reproductive and postsurgical outcomes of infertile women with deep infiltrating endometriosis. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:83. [PMID: 35313876 PMCID: PMC8939234 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01666-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to summarize and analyze clinical characteristics and reproductive outcomes in postoperative deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).
Methods This retrospective cohort study included 55 reproductive-aged patients who were diagnosed with DIE, wished to conceive and underwent resection surgery at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, from January 2009–June 2017. Those with any plausible infertility factor or abnormalities in the partner’s semen analysis were excluded. Patient characteristics, preoperative symptoms, infertility history, intraoperative findings and reproductive outcomes were followed up and recorded. Risk factors for reproductive outcomes were identified for women who became pregnant versus those who did not by univariate logistic regression. Additionally, pre- and postoperative endometriosis health profile questionnaire-30 (EHP-30), Knowles–Eccersley–Scott Symptom questionnaire (KESS), Cox Menstrual Symptom Scale (CMSS) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores were used to evaluate the effect of DIE surgery on quality of life. Results The average age was 30.22 ± 3.62 years, with no difference between the pregnancy and nonpregnancy groups. The average follow-up time was 26.57 ± 14.51 months. There were 34 pregnancies (61.82%): 24 (70.59%) conceived spontaneously and 10 (29.41%) by in vitro fertilization (IVF). Twenty-eight patients (82.35%) had term deliveries. The interval between operation and pregnancy was 10.33 ± 5.6 (1–26) months. Univariate analysis showed that a lower endometriosis fertility index (EFI) score (EFI < 8) was a risk factor for infertility (OR: 3.17 (1.15–10.14), p = .044). For patients with incomplete surgery, postoperative gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) administration improved the pregnancy rate (p < 0.05). Regarding quality of life, there was significant improvement (p < 0.05) in the postoperative EHP-30, KESS and CMSS scores compared with preoperative scores in both groups. Although there was no obvious difference in FSFI scores, significant improvement in dyspareunia was observed (p < 0.05). Conclusions Overall, the postoperative pregnancy rate of DIE patients was 61.82%. Surgical management of DIE for patients with complaints of pain and with pregnancy intentions was feasible and effective. Long-term expectant treatment should not be advised for patients with lower EFI scores (EFI < 8), and postoperative IVF–ET may be a good choice. More cases should be enrolled for further study, and randomized studies are required.
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- Ning Zhang
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, 128 Shenyang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Disease, 413 Zhaozhou Road, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, 128 Shenyang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Disease, 413 Zhaozhou Road, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, 128 Shenyang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Disease, 413 Zhaozhou Road, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, 128 Shenyang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Disease, 413 Zhaozhou Road, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, 128 Shenyang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Disease, 413 Zhaozhou Road, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, 128 Shenyang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Disease, 413 Zhaozhou Road, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, 128 Shenyang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China. .,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Disease, 413 Zhaozhou Road, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, 128 Shenyang Road, Shanghai, 200090, China. .,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Disease, 413 Zhaozhou Road, Shanghai, China.
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Montanari E, Bokor A, Szabó G, Kondo W, Trippia CH, Malzoni M, Di Giovanni A, Tinneberg HR, Oberstein A, Rocha RM, Leonardi M, Condous G, Alsalem H, Keckstein J, Hudelist G. Accuracy of sonography for non-invasive detection of ovarian and deep endometriosis using #Enzian classification: prospective multicenter diagnostic accuracy study. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2022; 59:385-391. [PMID: 34919760 DOI: 10.1002/uog.24833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the preoperative detection of endometriosis using transvaginal sonography (TVS) supplemented by transabdominal sonography (TAS) with surgical assessment of disease, using the #Enzian classification for endometriosis. METHODS This was a prospective multicenter diagnostic accuracy study of women undergoing TVS/TAS and radical surgery for deep endometriosis (DE) at different tertiary referral centers. The localization and grade of severity of the endometriotic lesions and adhesions were described according to the criteria of the #Enzian classification, both at preoperative ultrasound examination and during surgery. According to the #Enzian classification, the small pelvis is divided into three compartments for DE: A (rectovaginal septum and vagina); B (uterosacral and cardinal ligaments, parametrium and pelvic sidewalls); and C (rectum). In addition, further locations (F) are classified as adenomyosis (FA), urinary bladder involvement (FB) and ureteric involvement with signs of obstruction (FU). Other intestinal locations (FI) and other extragenital locations (FO) are also included. Ovarian endometriosis and adhesions at the level of the tubo-ovarian unit are listed as O and T, respectively. The #Enzian grade of severity (Grade 1-3) was determined for #Enzian compartments O, T, A, B and C based on the size of the lesion or the severity of the adhesions. Concordance between preoperative assessment using TVS/TAS and evaluation at surgery was assessed. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values and accuracy of TVS/TAS in the detection of endometriotic lesions/adhesions in the different #Enzian compartments were calculated. RESULTS In total, 745 women were included in the analysis. Preoperative TVS/TAS and surgical findings showed a concordance rate ranging between 86% and 99% for the presence or absence of endometriotic lesions/adhesions, depending on the evaluated #Enzian compartment. The concordance rate between TVS and surgery ranged between 71% and 92% for different severity grades, in #Enzian compartments O, T, A, B and C. Determining the presence or absence of adhesions at the level of the tubo-ovarian unit and classifying them accurately as Grade 1, 2 or 3 on TVS was more difficult than determining the presence and severity of endometriotic lesions in #Enzian compartments O, A, B and C. The sensitivity of TVS/TAS for the detection of endometriotic lesions ranged from 50% (#Enzian compartment FI) to 95% (#Enzian compartment A), specificity from 86% (#Enzian compartment Tleft ) to 99% (#Enzian compartment FI) and 100% (#Enzian compartments FB, FU and FO), positive predictive value from 90% (#Enzian compartment Tright ) to 100% (#Enzian compartment FO), negative predictive value from 74% (#Enzian compartment Bleft ) to 99% (#Enzian compartments FB and FU) and accuracy from 88% (#Enzian compartment Bright ) to 99% (#Enzian compartment FB). CONCLUSIONS The localization and severity of endometriotic lesions/adhesions, as described and classified according to the #Enzian classification, can be diagnosed accurately and non-invasively using TVS/TAS. The #Enzian classification provides a uniform classification system for describing endometriotic lesions, which can be used both at TVS/TAS and during surgical evaluation. © 2021 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- E Montanari
- Department of Gynecology, Center for Endometriosis, Hospital St John of God, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Unit, Vita Batel Hospital, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Radiology, Roentgen Diagnóstico Institute, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Endoscopica Malzoni, Centre for Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Avellino, Italy
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- Endoscopica Malzoni, Centre for Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nordwest Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nordwest Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Acute Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy and Advanced Endoscopy Surgery Unit, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Medical School Nepean, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School Nepean, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Acute Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy and Advanced Endoscopy Surgery Unit, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Medical School Nepean, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Stiftung Endometrioseforschung (SEF), Westerstede, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Center for Endometriosis, Hospital St John of God, Vienna, Austria
- Stiftung Endometrioseforschung (SEF), Westerstede, Germany
- Rudolfinerhaus Private Clinic, Vienna, Austria
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Scioscia M, Huscher CGS, Brusca F, Marchegiani F, Cannone R, Brasile O, Greco P, Scutiero G, Anania G, Pontrelli G. Preservation of the inferior mesenteric artery in laparoscopic nerve-sparing colorectal surgery for endometriosis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3146. [PMID: 35210558 PMCID: PMC8873484 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07237-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection for endometriosis is usually performed with the section of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) distal to the left colic artery (low-tie ligation). This study was to determine outcomes in IMA-sparing surgery in endometriosis cases. A single-center retrospective study based on the analysis of clinical notes of women who underwent laparoscopic rectosigmoid segmental resection and IMA-sparing surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis with bowel involvement between March the 1st, 2018 and February the 29th, 2020 in a referral hospital. During the study period, 1497 patients had major gynecological surgery in our referral center, of whom 253 (17%) for endometriosis. Of the 100 patients (39%) who had bowel endometriosis, 56 underwent laparoscopic nerve-sparing rectosigmoid segmental resection and IMA-sparing surgery was performed in 53 cases (95%). Short-term complications occurred in 4 cases (7%) without any case of anastomotic leak. Preservation of the IMA in colorectal surgery for endometriosis is feasible, safe and enables a tension-free anastomosis without an increase of postoperative complication rates.
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- Marco Scioscia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Policlinico Hospital, Abano Terme, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Robotics and New Technologies, Policlinico Hospital, Abano Terme, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medical Science, Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria S.Anna, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124, Cona, FE, Italy
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- First Surgical Clinic, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Biomedical and Human Oncologic Science, Policlinico University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Science, Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria S.Anna, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124, Cona, FE, Italy
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- Department of Medical Science, Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria S.Anna, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124, Cona, FE, Italy.
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- Department of Medical Science, Section of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria S.Anna, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124, Cona, FE, Italy
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- Department of Medical Science, Section of General Surgery, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria S.Anna, Cona, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Policlinico Hospital, Abano Terme, Padua, Italy
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Zhu L, Guan Z, Huang Y, Hua K, Ma L, Zhang J, Yang D, Perrot V, Li H, Zhang X. The efficacy and safety of triptorelin-therapy following conservative surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis: A multicenter, prospective, non-interventional study in China. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e28766. [PMID: 35119037 PMCID: PMC8812645 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Triptorelin is one of the most commonly used gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists and has been used in the treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of up to 24 weeks of triptorelin treatment after conservative surgery for DIE.This prospective, non-interventional study was performed in 18 tertiary hospitals in China. Premenopausal women aged ≥18 years treated with triptorelin 3.75 mg once every 28 days for up to 24 weeks after conservative surgery for DIE were included. Endometriosis symptoms were assessed, using a visual analogue scale (0-10 cm) or numerical range (0-10), at baseline (pre-surgery) and routine visits 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months after surgery. Changes in symptom intensity over time were primary outcome measures.A total of 384 women (mean [standard deviation] age, 33.4 [6.2] years) were analyzed. Scores for all symptoms (pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, ovulation pain, dyspareunia, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, and gastrointestinal and urinary symptoms) assessed decreased from baseline over 24 months. Cumulative improvement rates in pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoa, ovulation pain, and dyspareunia were 74.4%, 83.6%, 55.1%, and 66.9%, respectively. The 24-month cumulative recurrence rate (≥1 symptom) was 22.2%. The risk of symptom recurrence was higher in patients with ≥2 versus 1 lesion (odds ratio [OR] 2.539; 95% CI: 1.458-4.423; P = .001) and patients with moderate (OR 5.733; 95% CI: 1.623-20.248; P = .007) or severe (OR 8.259; 95% CI: 2.449-27.851; P = .001) pain versus none/mild pain. Triptorelin was well tolerated without serious adverse events.Triptorelin after conservative surgery for DIE improved symptoms over 24 months of follow up. The recurrence rate of symptoms was low and triptorelin was generally well tolerated.Trial registration number: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01942369.
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- Libo Zhu
- Gynaecology Department, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Gynaecology Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Gynaecology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Gynaecology Department, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Gynaecology Department, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Guangdong Province, China
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- Gynaecology Department, International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital of the China Welfare Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Gynaecology Department, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Clinical Statistics Department, Ipsen, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Medical Affairs Department, Ipsen (Beijing) Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Gynaecology Department, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Casas Diaz O, Savoni J, Morozov VV. Radical Endometriosis Surgery: A Review of Surgical Techniques and Associated Challenges. J Gynecol Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2021.0159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Olivia Casas Diaz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
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Kleinstein J. Laparoskopie bei Infertilität, Tubenpathologie, Endometriose und vor ART. GYNAKOLOGISCHE ENDOKRINOLOGIE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10304-021-00424-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Khazali S, Saridogan E. Endometriosis classification/staging and terminology- Are we getting closer to finding a universally accepted language? Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2021; 13:283-285. [PMID: 35026094 PMCID: PMC9148710 DOI: 10.52054/fvvo.13.4.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Aas-Eng MK, Lieng M, Dauser B, Diep LM, Leonardi M, Condous G, Hudelist G. Transvaginal sonography determines accurately extent of infiltration of rectosigmoid deep endometriosis. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2021; 58:933-939. [PMID: 34182605 DOI: 10.1002/uog.23728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the agreement of measurements of the three diameters of rectosigmoid deep endometriosis (DE) lesions between presurgical evaluation using transvaginal sonography (TVS) and postsurgical specimen measurement (PSM). METHODS This was a prospective observational multicenter study including symptomatic women undergoing surgical treatment for DE involving the rectosigmoid, by either discoid or segmental resection, from April 2017 to December 2019. TVS was performed presurgically to evaluate lesion size (craniocaudal-midsagittal length, anteroposterior thickness and transverse diameter), in accordance with the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group consensus statement, and was compared with PSM. The agreement of lesion dimensions between the two methods was assessed by Bland-Altman plots and limits of agreement and additionally by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Systematic and proportional bias was assessed using the paired t-test. RESULTS A total of 207 consecutive women were eligible for inclusion. Forty-one women were excluded, leaving 166 women for final analysis. A total of 123 segmental resections and 46 discoid resections were performed (both procedures were performed in three women). The mean difference between TVS and PSM was 0.90 (95% CI, 0.85-0.95) mm for lesion length measurements, 1.03 (95% CI, 0.98-1.09) mm for lesion thickness measurements and 0.84 (95% CI, 0.79-0.89) mm for transverse diameter measurements. Bland-Altman analysis demonstrated good agreement between the two methods for measurements of lesion length. Furthermore, there was good reliability and correlation between TVS and PSM for lesion length measurements, as demonstrated by an ICC of 0.82 (95% CI, 0.75-0.87) and Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.72 (95% CI, 0.62-0.80), moderate-to-good reliability and correlation for lesion thickness measurements, with an ICC of 0.76 (95% CI, 0.67-0.82) and Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.61 (95% CI, 0.51-0.70), and poor-to-moderate reliability and correlation for transverse diameter measurements, with an ICC of 0.58 (95% CI, 0.39-0.71) and Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.46 (95% CI, 0.33-0.58). CONCLUSION Preoperative TVS determines accurately rectosigmoid DE lesion length. TVS can thereby contribute to optimal planning of surgical treatment options in women with rectosigmoid DE. © 2021 The Authors. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- M K Aas-Eng
- Department of Gynecology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gynecology, Certified Center for Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, Hospital St John of God, Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital St John of God, Vienna, Austria
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Acute Gynecology, Early Pregnancy and Advanced Endosurgery Unit, Sydney Medical School, Nepean Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Acute Gynecology, Early Pregnancy and Advanced Endosurgery Unit, Sydney Medical School, Nepean Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gynecology, Certified Center for Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain, Hospital St John of God, Vienna, Austria
- Scientific Endometriosis Foundation (SEF, Stiftung Endometriose Forschung), Westerstede, Germany
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Kalaitzopoulos DR, Samartzis N, Kolovos GN, Mareti E, Samartzis EP, Eberhard M, Dinas K, Daniilidis A. Treatment of endometriosis: a review with comparison of 8 guidelines. BMC Womens Health 2021; 21:397. [PMID: 34844587 PMCID: PMC8628449 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01545-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Endometriosis, the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, is a common clinical entity between women of reproductive age, with a prevalence of about 10%. Due to the variety of endometriosis-associated symptoms, a great variety of treatments have been implemented. The aim of this review is to give an overview on therapeutical approaches of eight national and international widely used guidelines.
Methods Six national (College National des Gynecologues et Obstetriciens Francais, National German Guideline (S2k), Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, American College of Obstetricians (ACOG) and Gynecologists, American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and National Institute for Health and Care (NICE) and two international (World Endometriosis Society, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) guidelines are included in this review. Conclusion All the above-mentioned guidelines agree that the combined oral contraceptive pill, progestogens are therapies recommended for endometriosis associated pain. Concerning infertility, there is no clear consensus about surgical treatment. Discrepancies are also found on recommendation of the second- and third-line treatments.
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- Dimitrios Rafail Kalaitzopoulos
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen, Geissbergstrasse 81, 8208, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. .,Department of Gynecology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen, Geissbergstrasse 81, 8208, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen, Geissbergstrasse 81, 8208, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hippokratio Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Cantonal Hospital Schaffhausen, Geissbergstrasse 81, 8208, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hippokratio Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hippokratio Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Limbachiya D, Tiwari R, Kumari R. Vault Endometriosis: Detailed Step-by-Step Laparoscopic Surgical Management Technique. JSLS 2021; 25:JSLS.2021.00057. [PMID: 34803369 PMCID: PMC8580167 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2021.00057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to demonstrate a detailed and elaborative step-wise laparoscopic surgical management technique of vault endometriosis. Methods: A total of 5 patients were operated on for laparoscopic management of vault endometriosis performed at our center between January 1 2015 and December 31, 2019. Results: There were no short or long term complications related to laparoscopic management of vault endometriosis with a satisfactory prognosis. Conclusion: This analysis explains the descriptive methodology of assessment of patients and operative technique for vault endometriosis.
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- Dipak Limbachiya
- Department of Gynecological Endoscopy, Eva Women's Hospital, Shahibaug, India
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- Department of Gynecological Endoscopy, Eva Women's Hospital, Shahibaug, India
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- Department of Gynecological Endoscopy, Eva Women's Hospital, Shahibaug, India
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Turco LC, Vizzielli G, Vargiu V, Gueli Alletti S, De Ninno M, Ferrandina G, Pedone Anchora L, Scambia G, Cosentino F. Near-Infrared Imaging With Indocyanine Green for the Treatment of Endometriosis: Results From the Gre-Endo Trial. Front Oncol 2021; 11:737938. [PMID: 34868929 PMCID: PMC8634028 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.737938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION A current challenge for endometriosis surgery is to correctly identify the localizations of disease, especially when small or hidden (occult endometriosis), and to exactly define their real extension. The use of near-infrared radiation imaging (NIR) after injection of indocyanine green (ICG) represents one of the most encouraging method. The aim of this study is to assess the diagnostic value of NIR-ICG imaging in the surgical treatment of endometriosis compared with the standard of treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS The Gre-Endo trial is a prospective, single-arm study (NCT03332004). After exploring the operatory field using the white light (WL) mode, patients were injected with ICG and then observed in NIR mode. All suspected areas were classified and chronicled according to lesions visualized only in WL, NIR-ICG, or in the combination of both. Lesion not visualized in WL was considered as suspect occult lesion (s-OcL). In addition, a random control biopsy from an apparent negative peritoneum visualized in WL and NIR-ICG imaging was taken for all patients (control cases). All lesions removed were considered "suspect endometriosis" until pathology. RESULTS Fifty-one patients were enrolled between January 2016 and October 2019. A total of 240 suspected lesions have been identified with both methods (WL + NIR-ICG). Two hundred and seven (86.2%) lesions out of the overall 240 were visualized with WL imaging, and 200 were confirmed to be pathologic (true positive for WL). The remaining 33/240 (13.75%) (false negative for WL) lesions were identified only with NIR-ICG imaging and collected as s-OcL. All 33 s-OcLs removed were confirmed to be pathologic (c-OcL = 100%). NIR-ICG vision showed PPV of 98.5%, NPV of 87.1%, Se of 87%, and Sp of 98.5%, confirming that this kind of imaging is an excellent diagnostic and screening test (p = 0.001 and p = 0.835, according to McNemar's and Cohen's kappa tests, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The use of NIR-ICG vision alone and combined with WL showed good results in intraoperative detection rate and fluorescence-guided surgery of endometriosis. Furthermore, NIR-ICG allowed surgeons to remove occult lesions that otherwise would remain, leading to possible greater postoperative pain and a higher risk of persistence and relapse.
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- Luigi Carlo Turco
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Gemelli Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Gemelli Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Gemelli Molise, Campobasso, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences “Vincenzo Tiberio”, Università degli Studi del Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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Donnez O. Conservative Management of Rectovaginal Deep Endometriosis: Shaving Should Be Considered as the Primary Surgical Approach in a High Majority of Cases. J Clin Med 2021; 10:5183. [PMID: 34768704 PMCID: PMC8584847 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10215183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum remains a challenging situation to manage, and it is even more important when ureters and pelvic nerves are also infiltrated. Removal of deep rectovaginal endometriosis is mandatory in case of symptoms strongly impairing quality of life, alteration of digestive, urinary, sexual and reproductive functions, or in case of growing. Extensive preoperative imaging is required to choose the right technique between laparoscopic shaving, disc excision, or rectal resection. When performed by skilled surgeons and well-trained teams, a very high majority of cases of deep endometriosis nodule (>95%) is feasible by the shaving technique, and this is associated with lower complication rates regarding rectal resection. In most cases, removing a part of the rectum is questionable according to the risk of complications, and the rectum should be preserved as far as possible. Shaving and rectal resection are comparable in terms of recurrence rates. As shaving is manageable whatever the size of the lesions, surgeons should consider rectal shaving as first-line surgery to remove rectal deep endometriosis. Rectal stenosis of more than 80% of the lumen, multiple bowel deep endometriosis nodules, and stenotic sigmoid colon lesions should be considered as indication for rectal resection, but this represents a minority of cases.
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- Olivier Donnez
- Institut du Sein et de Chirurgie Gynécologique d'Avignon, Polyclinique Urbain V (Elsan Group), 95 Chemin du Pont des 2 Eaux, 84000 Avignon, France
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Vermeulen N, Abrao MS, Einarsson JI, Horne AW, Johnson NP, Lee TTM, Missmer S, Petrozza J, Tomassetti C, Zondervan KT, Grimbizis G, De Wilde RL. Endometriosis classification, staging and reporting systems: a review on the road to a universally accepted endometriosis classification . Hum Reprod Open 2021; 2021:hoab025. [PMID: 34693032 PMCID: PMC8530712 DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoab025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Which endometriosis classification, staging and reporting systems have been published and validated for use in clinical practice? SUMMARY ANSWER Of the 22 endometriosis classification, staging and reporting systems identified in this historical overview, only a few have been evaluated, in 46 studies, for the purpose for which they were developed. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY In the field of endometriosis, several classification, staging and reporting systems have been developed. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS A systematic PUBMED literature search was performed. Data were extracted and summarized. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Twenty-two endometriosis classification, staging and reporting systems have been published between 1973 and 2021, each developed for specific, and different, purposes. There still is no international agreement on how to describe the disease. Studies evaluating the different systems are summarized showing a discrepancy between the intended and the evaluated purpose, and a general lack of validation data confirming a correlation with pain symptoms or quality of life for any of the current systems. A few studies confirm the value of the ENZIAN system for surgical description of deep endometriosis. With regards to infertility, the endometriosis fertility index has been confirmed valid for its intended purpose. LARGE SCALE DATA NA. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION The literature search was limited to PUBMED. Unpublished classification, staging or reporting systems, or those published in books were not considered. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS It can be concluded that there is no international agreement on how to describe endometriosis or how to classify it, and that most classification/staging systems show no or very little correlation with patient outcomes. This overview of existing systems is a first step in working toward a universally accepted endometriosis classification. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) The meetings and activities of the working group were funded by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, European Society for Gynecological Endoscopy, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and World Endometriosis Society. A.W.H. reports grant funding from the MRC, NIHR, CSO, Wellbeing of Women, Roche Diagnostics, Astra Zeneca, Ferring, Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust, Standard Life, Consultancy fees from Roche Diagnostics, AbbVie, Nordic Pharma and Ferring, outside the submitted work. In addition, A.W.H. has a patent Serum biomarker for endometriosis pending. N.P.J. reports personal fees from Abbott, Guerbet, Myovant Sciences, Vifor Pharma, Roche Diagnostics, outside the submitted work; he is also President of the World Endometriosis Society and chair of the trust board. S.M. reports grants and personal fees from AbbVie, and personal fees from Roche outside the submitted work. C.T. reports grants, non-financial support and other from Merck SA, non-financial support and other from Gedeon Richter, non-financial support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, outside the submitted work and without private revenue. K.T.Z. reports grants from Bayer Healthcare, MDNA Life Sciences, Roche Diagnostics Inc, Volition Rx, outside the submitted work; she is also a Board member (Secretary) of the World Endometriosis Society and World Endometriosis Research Foundation, Research Advisory Board member of Wellbeing of Women, UK (research charity), and Chair, Research Directions Working Group, World Endometriosis Society. The other authors had nothing to disclose. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NA.
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- Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetricia e Ginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Gynecologic Division, BP - A Beneficencia Portuguesa de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- University of Edinburgh, MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, QMRI, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Harvard University T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.,World Endometriosis Research Foundation, WERF, London, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven University Fertility Centre, Leuven, Belgium
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- Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.,University of Oxford, Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford, UK
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg, University Hospital for Gynecology, Oldenburg, Germany
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Tomassetti C, Johnson NP, Petrozza J, Abrao MS, Einarsson JI, Horne AW, Lee TTM, Missmer S, Vermeulen N, Zondervan KT, Grimbizis G, De Wilde RL. An international terminology for endometriosis, 2021 . Hum Reprod Open 2021; 2021:hoab029. [PMID: 34693033 PMCID: PMC8530702 DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoab029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Can a set of terms and definitions be prepared on endometriosis that would be the basis for standardization in disease description, classification and research? SUMMARY ANSWER The current paper outlines a list of 49 terms and definitions in the field of endometriosis. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Different classification systems have been developed for endometriosis, using different definitions for the disease, the different subtypes, symptoms and treatments. In addition, an International Glossary on Infertility and Fertility Care was published in 2017 by the International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ICMART) in collaboration with other organisations. STUDY DESIGN SIZE DURATION An international working group convened over the development of a classification or descriptive system for endometriosis. As a basis for such a system, a terminology for endometriosis was considered a condition sine qua non. The working group listed a number of terms relevant to be included in the terminology, documented currently used and published definitions, and discussed and adapted them until consensus was reached within the working group. Following stakeholder review, further terms were added, and definitions further clarified. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS SETTING METHODS Although definitions were collected through published literature, the final set of terms and definitions is to be considered consensus-based. After finalization of the first draft, the members of the international societies and other stakeholders were consulted for feedback and comments, which led to further adaptations. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE A list of 49 terms and definitions in the field of endometriosis is presented, including a definition for endometriosis and its subtypes, different locations, interventions, symptoms and outcomes. Endometriosis is defined as a disease characterized by the presence of endometrium-like epithelium and/or stroma outside the endometrium and myometrium, usually with an associated inflammatory process. LIMITATIONS REASONS FOR CAUTION Future research may require further refinement of the presented definitions. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS The application of the defined terms aims to facilitate harmonization in endometriosis research and clinical practice. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTERESTS The meetings and activities of the working group were funded by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, European Society for Gynecological Endoscopy, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and World Endometriosis Society. A.W.H. reports grant funding from the MRC, NIHR, CSO, Wellbeing of Women, Roche Diagnostics, Astra Zeneca, Ferring, Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust, Standard Life, Consultancy fees from Roche Diagnostics, AbbVie, Nordic Pharma and Ferring, outside the submitted work. In addition, A.W.H. has a patent Serum biomarker for endometriosis pending. N.P.J. reports personal fees from Abbott, Guerbet, Myovant Sciences, Vifor Pharma, Roche Diagnostics outside the submitted work; he is also President of the World Endometriosis Society and chair of the trust board. S.M. reports grants and personal fees from AbbVie, and personal fees from Roche outside the submitted work. C.T. reports grants, non-financial support and other from Merck SA, non-financial support and other from Gedeon Richter, non-financial support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, outside the submitted work and without private revenue. K.T.Z. reports grants from Bayer Healthcare, MDNA Life Sciences, Roche Diagnostics Inc, Volition Rx, outside the submitted work; she is also a Board member (Secretary) of the World Endometriosis Society and World Endometriosis Research Foundation, Research Advisory Board member of Wellbeing of Women, UK (research charity), and Chair, Research Directions Working Group, World Endometriosis Society. J.P reports personal fees from Hologic, Inc., outside the submitted work; he is also a member of the executive boards of ASRM and SRS. The other authors had nothing to disclose. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER N/A.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven University Fertility Centre, Leuven, Belgium
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- Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital Fertility Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetricia e Ginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Gynecologic Division, BP-A Beneficencia Portuguesa de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- University of Edinburgh, MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, QMRI, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Harvard University T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.,World Endometriosis Research Foundation, WERF, London, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK.,University of Oxford, Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
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- 1st Dept Obstet Gynecol, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg, University Hospital for Gynecology, Oldenburg, Germany
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Fibronectin Molecular Status in Plasma of Women with Endometriosis and Fertility Disorders. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222111410. [PMID: 34768846 PMCID: PMC8583846 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The diagnosis of endometriosis and fertility disorders is difficult; therefore, it is necessary to look for reliable biomarkers. Analysis of the molecular status of fibronectin as a key player in repair and wound healing processes, as well as in coagulation and fibrinolysis pathways, is justified. ELISA and SDS-agarose immunoblotting were applied to determine the fibronectin concentration and presence and occurrence of soluble FN-fibrin complexes in the blood plasma of women with endometriosis (n = 38), fertility disorders (n = 28) and the healthy group (n = 25). The concentration of fibronectin in the blood plasma of women with endometriosis (292.61 ± 96.17 mg/L) and fertility disorders (287.53 ± 122.68 mg/L) was significantly higher than in the normal group (226.55 ± 91.98 mg/L). The presence of FN-fibrin complexes of 750, 1000, 1300, 1600 and 1900 kDa in the plasma of women with endometriosis and fertility disorders was shown. The presence of FN-fibrin complexes with a molecular mass of more than 1300 kDa in women with endometriosis and infertility and the complete absence of these complexes in healthy women may indicate an increased and chronic activation of coagulation mechanisms in these patients. The presence of complexes of high molecular mass may be one of the biomarkers of fertility disorders in women.
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Vermeulen N, Abrao MS, Einarsson JI, Horne AW, Johnson NP, Lee TTM, Missmer S, Petrozza J, Tomassetti C, Zondervan KT, Grimbizis G, De Wilde RL. Endometriosis classification, staging and reporting systems: a review on the road to a universally accepted endometriosis classification. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2021; 13:305-330. [PMID: 34672508 PMCID: PMC9148706 DOI: 10.52054/fvvo.13.3.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background In the field of endometriosis, several classification, staging and reporting systems have been developed. However, endometriosis classification, staging and reporting systems that have been published and validated for use in clinical practice have not been systematically reviewed up to now. Objectives The aim of the current review is to provide a historical overview of these different systems based on an assessment of published studies. Materials and Methods A systematic Pubmed literature search was performed. Data were extracted and summarised. Results Twenty-two endometriosis classification, staging and reporting systems have been published between 1973 and 2021, each developed for specific and different purposes. There is still no international agreement on how to describe the disease. Studies evaluating different systems are summarised showing a discrepancy between the intended and the evaluated purpose, and a general lack of validation data confirming a correlation with pain symptoms or quality of life for any of the current systems. A few studies confirm the value of the Enzian system for surgical description of deep endometriosis. With regards to infertility, the endometriosis fertility index has been confirmed valid for its intended purpose. Conclusions Of the 22 endometriosis classification, staging and reporting systems identified in this historical overview, only a few have been evaluated, in 46 studies, for the purpose for which they were developed. It can be concluded that there is no international agreement on how to describe endometriosis or how to classify it, and that most classification/staging systems show no or very little correlation with patient outcomes. What is new? This overview of existing systems is a first step in working towards a universally accepted endometriosis classification.
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Tomassetti C, Johnson NP, Petrozza J, Abrao MS, Einarsson JI, Horne AW, Lee TTM, Missmer S, Vermeulen N, Zondervan KT, Grimbizis G, De Wilde RL. An International Terminology for Endometriosis, 2021. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2021; 13:295-304. [PMID: 34672510 PMCID: PMC9148705 DOI: 10.52054/fvvo.13.4.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Different classification systems have been developed for endometriosis, using different definitions for the disease, the different subtypes, symptoms and treatments. In addition, an International Glossary on Infertility and Fertility Care was published in 2017 by the International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ICMART) in collaboration with other organisations. An international working group convened over the development of a classification or descriptive system for endometriosis. As a basis for such system, a terminology for endometriosis was considered a condition sine qua non. Objectives The aim of the current paper is to develop a set of terms and definitions on endometriosis that would be the basis for standardisation in disease description, classification and research. Materials and Methods The working group listed a number of terms relevant to be included in the terminology, documented currently used and published definitions, and discussed and adapted them until consensus was reached within the working group. Following stakeholder review, further terms were added, and definitions further clarified. Although definitions were collected through published literature, the final set of terms and definitions is to be considered consensus-based. After finalisation of the first draft, the members of the international societies and other stakeholders were consulted for feedback and comments, which led to further adaptations. Results A list of 49 terms and definitions in the field of endometriosis is presented, including a definition for endometriosis and its subtypes, different locations, interventions, symptoms and outcomes. Endometriosis is defined as a disease characterised by the presence of endometrium-like epithelium and/or stroma outside the endometrium and myometrium, usually with an associated inflammatory process. Conclusions The current paper outlines a list of 49 terms and definitions in the field of endometriosis. The application of the defined terms aims to facilitate harmonisation in endometriosis research and clinical practice. Future research may require further refinement of the presented definitions. What is new? A consensus based international terminology for endometriosis for clinical and research use.
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GnRH Antagonists with or without Add-Back Therapy: A New Alternative in the Management of Endometriosis? Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222111342. [PMID: 34768770 PMCID: PMC8583814 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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To evaluate the effectiveness of a new class of medical drugs, namely oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists, in the management of premenopausal women with endometriosis-associated pelvic pain. We reviewed the most relevant papers (n = 27) on the efficacy of new medical alternatives (oral GnRH antagonists) as therapy for endometriosis. We first briefly summarized the concept of progesterone resistance and established that oral contraceptives and progestogens work well in two-thirds of women suffering from endometriosis. Since clinical evidence shows that estrogens play a critical role in the pathogenesis of the disease, lowering their levels with oral GnRH antagonists may well prove effective, especially in women who fail to respond to progestogens. There is a need for reliable long-term oral treatment capable of managing endometriosis symptoms, taking into consideration both the main symptoms and phenotype of the disease. Published studies reviewed and discussed here confirm the efficacy of GnRH antagonists. There is a place for GnRH antagonists in the management of symptomatic endometriosis. Novel algorithms that take into account the different phenotypes are proposed.
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Camboni A, Marbaix E. Ectopic Endometrium: The Pathologist's Perspective. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:10974. [PMID: 34681634 PMCID: PMC8540175 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222010974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Endometriosis and adenomyosis are two frequent diseases closely linked, characterized by ectopic endometrium. Despite their benign nature, endometriosis and adenomyosis impair women's quality of life by causing pain and infertility and an increase in the incidence of gynecological malignancies has been reported. Since the first description of ectopic endometrium in 1860, different attempts have been made to describe, classify and understand the origin of these diseases. Several theories have been proposed to describe the pathogenic mechanism leading to the development of adenomyosis or endometriosis. However, all the hypotheses show some limitations in explaining all the different aspects and manifestations of these diseases. Despite the remarkable progress made over recent years, the pathogeneses of endometriosis and adenomyosis remain unclear. Moreover, because of the lack of standardized protocols and diagnostic criteria in pathology practice it is difficult to study and to classify these disorders. The goal of this review is to summarize the pathological aspects of adenomyosis and endometriosis, spanning a historical perspective to newly reported data.
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- Alessandra Camboni
- Gynecology Research Unit, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique (IREC), Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Pathology Department, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, 1200 Brussels, Belgium;
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- Pathology Department, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, 1200 Brussels, Belgium;
- Cell Biology Unit, de Duve Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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Ade-Ojo IP, Tijani O. A Review on the Etiology, Prevention, and Management of Ureteral Injuries During Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgeries. Int J Womens Health 2021; 13:895-902. [PMID: 34621135 PMCID: PMC8491787 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s330060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Iatrogenic ureteral injuries are a rare but serious complication of some gynecological and obstetric procedures with both high morbidity and legal implications. The incidence varies widely depending on the type and extent of the surgeries with about 70% unrecognized intraoperatively. When recognized intraoperatively and promptly managed, the prognosis is good. Ureteral injuries recognized postoperatively come with dire consequences for the patients and are litigation prone. Due to the proximity of the lower half of the ureters to the pelvic organs, 50% of the cases of injuries to the ureter occur within the jurisdiction of gynecological and obstetric practice. A good knowledge of the etiology, predisposing factors, appropriate surgical skills, proper identification of the course and deviation of the ureters, and intraoperative recognition of inadvertent damage to the ureter and its vasculature is required by all obstetricians and gynecologists to reduce the incidence of ureteral injuries by at least 50%. This review aims to add to what is already known, particularly among obstetricians and gynecologists practicing in resource-constrained settings.
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- Idowu Pius Ade-Ojo
- Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ekiti State University Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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Borghese G, Raimondo D, Esposti ED, Aru AC, Raffone A, Orsini B, Ambrosio M, Iodice R, Lenzi J, Del Forno S, Casadio P, Seracchioli R. Preoperative ureteral stenting in women with deep posterior endometriosis and ureteral involvement: Is it useful? Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2021; 158:179-186. [PMID: 34606100 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Systematic placement of a ureteral stent before surgery for posterior deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) was previously recommended, but it could increase perioperative complications. We evaluate the role of preoperative ureteral stent in women requiring surgery for ureteral involvement (UI) with large posterior DIE nodules and/or grade I-II hydronephrosis. METHODS Women undergoing minimally invasive surgery for DIE with UI having posterior nodules >3 cm and/or grade I-II hydronephrosis from 2014 to 2019 were retrospectively included. We progressively changed our strategy from a systematic pre-operative stent insertion (S-PS, up to 2016) to a non-systematic one (NS-PS, from 2016). RESULTS Eighty-eight women in the S-PS group and 96 in the NS-PS were included. Low urinary tract infections (UTI) were higher in the S-PS group (13.6% vs 2.1%, P = 0.003). Hospital stay was longer in women with S-PS (9.8 ± 5.3 days vs 6.7 ± 2.5 days, P < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis confirmed a significant association between NS-PS and low UTI (adjusted OR 0.20, 95% CI 0.05-0.81, P = 0.024). CONCLUSION Systematic placement of a ureteral stent before surgery in women requiring surgery does not reduce overall perioperative complication rate, but it is associated with a longer duration of hospitalization and a higher low UTI rate.
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- Giulia Borghese
- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche (DIMEC), UOC Ginecologia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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