The advent of a single port robotic platform offers many potential improvements compared with single incision laparoscopy for both patients and surgeons. However, the technology will likely be prohibitively expensive …
To evaluate whether patient age influences the complexity of the surgical approach for bowel endometriosis, including the technique performed and the route of specimen extraction. Methods: Retrospective, multicenter observational study, …
Endometriosis is a chronic multisystem disease caused by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the endometrial canal, inciting inflammation and fibrosis. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and MRI have replaced diagnostic laparoscopy …
A 45-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with acute right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain. Her past medical history was significant for heavy menstrual bleeding and moderate dysmenorrhea, though a …
Digestive endometriosis represents the most common form of deep endometriosis, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. The optimization of its surgical management has been marked by major technological advances. This …
The debate around colorectal surgery for endometriosis has been ongoing, but to date no meta-analysis has investigated the impact of the different surgical approaches on the pregnancy rate. The aim …
Patients who have undergone colorectal surgery for symptomatic deep endometriosis may still encounter persistent or worsening digestive complaints. The aim of the present work was to analyze gastrointestinal function outcomes …
An estimated 5%-25% of women with endometriosis have colorectal involvement. Colorectal resection is the most suitable surgical management for cases with large bowel infiltration. However, this method is also associated …
a To identify the type of endometriosis education and surgical training colorectal surgery residents are exposed to during training b To determine the current surgical management of endometriosis among recently …