By Özge ÖzkayaSafety of Resident-Performed Early Stage Endometriosis Surgery Assessed
By Özge Özkaya
Gynecology residents and fellows can safely perform minimally invasive surgery for early-stage endometriosis, according to a new study from researchers in Germany. Although operative times are slightly longer when procedures are performed by trainees, patient safety and recovery outcomes remain…
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Robotic Surgery Not Linked With More Complications in Certain Cases
By Özge Özkaya
Robotic-assisted excision surgery to treat large rectal endometriotic nodules larger than 3 cm is not associated with a higher risk of complications following the operation compared to conventional laparoscopy, according to a new study published in the journal Colorectal Diseases.…
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Adenomyosis Increases Risk of Surgical Complications
By Özge Özkaya
Adenomyosis increases the risk of deep endometriosis surgery complications, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Patients with deep endometriosis and adenomyosis should therefore be informed about this risk before undergoing surgery. Adenomyosis occurs together with…
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By Irem OnurMagnetic resonance imaging classification for the management of deep pelvic endometriosis
By Irem Onur
A new study published in the journal "Human Reproduction" reported that operating time, hospital stay, and postoperative complications in patients who underwent surgery for deep endometriosis can be predicted by the MRI. This result may be useful for clinicians to…
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