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A comparative analysis of hysterectomy outcomes: robotic single-port vs. traditional transvaginal NOTES approaches.

This study aimed to explore the feasibility and safety of robotic single port vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (RSP-vNOTES) hysterectomy when compared with traditional vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic …

Stage-Specific outcomes of robotic transvaginal NOTES hysterectomy in endometriosis: A comparative study.

The objective was to assess outcomes of robotic-assisted transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (RA-vNOTES) performed for hysterectomy and endometriosis excision. We conducted a retrospective case series across two hospitals …

Pelvic Puzzles: Imaging Non-Traumatic Emergencies of the Female Pelvis: A Comprehensive Review.

Acute non-traumatic pelvic pain represents a frequent and complex diagnostic dilemma in pre-menopausal females presenting to the emergency department due to overlapping symptomatology across pregnancy and non-pregnancy related causes. Radiologists …

Robotic-assisted transumbilical single-site and transvaginal NOTES resection of abdominal wall cesarean scar endometriosis: Two case reports.

The Diagnostic Performance of Transvaginal Ultrasound for Posterior Compartment Endometriosis Compared to Laparoscopic and Histopathological Findings: A Systematic Review.

Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) frequently affects the posterior pelvic compartment, where accurate non-invasive imaging is essential for diagnosis and surgical planning. Aim: This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic performance …

A Rare Case of Isolated Primary Leiomyoma Discovered Within an Ovarian Endometrioma: A Case Report.

A woman in her 30s presented to the emergency department with a one-day history of acute lower abdominal pain, which was not related to her menstruation and not associated with …

Deep pelvic endometriosis: clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment - a comprehensive review.

Deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) is characterized by the infiltration of endometrial tissue into the pelvic organs, such as the rectovaginal septum, utero-ovarian, and uterosacral ligaments. Bowel involvement occurs in approximately …

Resection of Bilateral Endometriosis of the Uterosacral Ligaments Resolves Voiding Dysfunction: A Case Report.

Patients with deep endometriosis of the posterior pelvic compartment might present various lower urinary tract symptoms, including urinary retention, without any prior pelvic surgery in their medical history. These symptoms, …

Influence of Complex Disease on the Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasound Diagnosis of Uterosacral Ligament Endometriosis.

To assess the impact of complex disease states, including pouch of Douglas (POD) obliteration and deep endometriosis (DE) of the bowel, on the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) for …

Transvaginal Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic hysterectomy vs. abdominal laparoscopic approach in real-life practices: a retrospective cohort study.

This study aims to retrospectively evaluate the surgical outcomes of total hysterectomy performed via Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) compared to laparoscopic hysterectomy (LAP) in treating benign gynecologic …