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Medicine, General & Internal
Raquel Silveira da Cunha Araujo, Sabina Bastos Maia, Juliane Dornelas Lucio, Moises Diogo de Lima, Helizabet Salomao Abdalla Ayroza Ribeiro, Paulo Augusto Ayroza Galvao Ribeiro
Summary: In patients with unilateral ovarian endometriomas, the lateral compartment was the most affected, with dense adhesions around the left ovarian fossa being common. Left-sided ovarian endometriomas were more prevalent, and the posterior and anterior compartments also showed frequent lesions.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chiara Benedetto, Daniel Cacozza, Daniela de Sousa Costa, Arantxa Coloma Cruz, Monica Tessmann Zomer, Stefano Cosma, Carlos Henrique Trippia, Teresa Cristina Santos Cavalcanti, Gustavo Rodrigues Alves Castro, William Kondo
Summary: This study investigated the clinical course and management of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE). The study found that AWE is most commonly found as a secondary condition to obstetric or gynecological surgeries, and may be related to the transfer of endometrial tissue at the surgical scar. Surgical excision including the surrounding fibrotic tissue should be performed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Giulio Cocco, Andrea Delli Pizzi, Marco Scioscia, Vincenzo Ricci, Andrea Boccatonda, Matteo Candeloro, Marco Tana, Giuseppe Balconi, Marcello Romano, Cosima Schiavone
Summary: Endometriosis is a debilitating disease where endometrial glands and stroma are found outside the endometrial cavity. Abdominal wall endometriosis is a common complication, particularly following obstetric and gynecological surgical procedures. Diagnosis of AWE involves thorough medical history, physical examination, and ultrasound features.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Adela G. Cope, Marnie M. Wetzstein, Kristin C. Mara, Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, Nafisseh S. Warner, Tatnai L. Burnett
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of abdominal ice packs on opioid use and pain control after laparoscopic hysterectomy. The results showed no significant difference in postoperative opioid use or pain assessment with ice pack use, but most subjects expressed high satisfaction and willingness to recommend ice pack use to others.
JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
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Surgery
Mohammad S. El Muhtaseb, Hebah T. Daradkeh, Mohammed A. Sunoqrot, Naser Al-Husban
Summary: Abdominal wall endometriomas are challenging to diagnose, typically only visible on a CT scan during menstruation. Suspecting this pathology in women of childbearing age with a history of pelvic surgeries is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Surgical excisional biopsy is often necessary for a definitive diagnosis due to non-specific and slowly progressive symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nguyen K. Pham, Randa J. Jalloul, Han-Yang Chen, Mason Hui, Mateo G. Leon
Summary: This study investigated the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing large specimen hysterectomy for benign indications and evaluated the impact of route of surgery and operative time on VTE development. The study found that VTE occurrence after large specimen hysterectomy for benign indications is rare. Longer operative times were associated with increased odds of VTE, while minimally invasive approaches were associated with lower odds of VTE.
JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Martin Rudnicki, Benjamin C. Shayo, Bariki Mchome
Summary: There is limited literature documenting the role of minimally invasive surgery in sub-Saharan Africa, where hysterectomy for benign reasons is commonly performed through abdominal approach, leading to significant complications, prolonged hospitalization, and longer recovery duration. Our commentary emphasizes the importance of investigating region-specific barriers to implementing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in sub-Saharan Africa.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2021)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Adrien Crestani, Benjamin Merlot, Thomas Dennis, Horace Roman
Summary: Objective: This study presents 10 consecutive, standardized, and reproducible surgical steps for laparoscopic sclerotherapy of an endometrioma. The technique involves rigorous patient selection, preparation of alcohol, exploration of the peritoneal cavity, cyst puncture, aspiration of cyst contents, flushing the cyst, filling the cavity with alcohol, exposure, extraction of alcohol, cleaning the peritoneal cavity, and removal of unexposed tissue.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
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Oncology
Hyeongsu Kim, Ho Jin Jeong, Bo Wook Kim, Jong Ha Hwang
Summary: The study evaluated the incidence of urologic complications in Korean women undergoing radical hysterectomy, finding no significant differences between abdominal radical hysterectomy (ARH) and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) in terms of urologic procedures. It was noted that the incidence of urologic procedures varied during different study periods among patients undergoing these surgeries.
JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Batool M. Alsamahiji, Mohammed A. Albaqshi, Areej J. Alolayan, Hassan A. Alzayer, Mohammad A. Alalwan, Hind M. Faqeeh, Fatimah A. Al Zaher, Afnan M. Maashi, Ammar A. Aljeshi
Summary: Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissues outside the uterus. It can affect various anatomical locations, with pelvic involvement being common. Symptoms typically include abdominal pain and swelling, which may fluctuate with the menstrual cycle.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Paramythiotis, Eleni Karlafti, Ioannis Tsomidis, George Iraklis, Petra Malliou, Anestis Karakatsanis, Michalopoulos Antonios
Summary: Abdominal wall endometriosis is a rare condition characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue in the abdominal wall. This article presents a case study on the clinical presentation, investigation, and surgical treatment of abdominal wall endometriosis. The removal of two masses confirmed the presence of endometrial tissue secondary to a previous cesarean section. It is important to consider endometriosis as a differential diagnosis for painful masses in surgical scars, especially in women of reproductive age with a history of obstetric surgery. Recurrence of endometriosis can occur within five years following conservative surgery.
PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
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Surgery
Roelf R. Postema, David Cefai, Bart van Straten, Rein Miedema, Latifa Lesmana Hardjo, Jenny Dankelman, Felix Nickel, Tim Horeman-Franse
Summary: Complications in laparoscopic surgery related to initial entry into the peritoneal cavity are a significant concern, with incidences of Veress needle injuries reported in the literature. A new safety mechanism, VN+, was developed to reduce the risk of overshooting during entry, showing a significant decrease in puncture depth compared to the standard VN in experimental settings.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xin Chen, Yuan Wang, Haiyuan Liu, Honghui Shi, Qingbo Fan, Jinghe Lang
Summary: AF and AWE share similarities in clinical presentation and pathology, but can be differentiated through pathological diagnosis and hormone receptor expression; For patients without cyclic pain symptoms, a diagnosis of AWE should be scrutinized closely. Fine-needle aspiration cytology is a suitable tool for pre-operative evaluation.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Trina Mansour, Scott Young, Megan N. Wasson
Summary: This article introduces a robot-assisted laparoscopic excision technique for abdominal wall endometriosis, and uses intraoperative ultrasound-guided needle placement to guide the surgical dissection.
JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
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Oncology
Violante Di Donato, Giorgio Bogani, Jvan Casarin, Fabio Ghezzi, Mario Malzoni, Francesca Falcone, Marco Petrillo, Giampiero Capobianco, Filippo Calo, Tullio Golia D'Auge, Ludovico Muzii, Pierluigi Benedetti Panici, Elisa Ervas, Antonino Ditto, Francesco Raspagliesi, Francesco Sopracordevole, Enrico Vizza, Andrea Giannini
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of minimally invasive and open radical hysterectomy in low-risk early-stage cervical cancer patients. It found that minimally invasive surgery had advantages in terms of operative time, blood loss, and length of hospital stay. The 10-year follow-up showed similar outcomes between the two approaches.
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
(2023)
