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Robot-assisted versus standard laparoscopic approach of total hysterectomy for deep infiltrating endometriosis and adenomyosis (ENDORAS TRIAL): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Endometriosis affects 5-10% of women during reproductive years, with a 20-30% incidence among those with infertility. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) affects 10-15% of women of childbearing age and 50% of …

Sonographic and Clinical Progression of Adenomyosis and Coexisting Endometriosis: Long-Term Insights and Management Perspectives.

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of hormonal therapy on the evolution of painful symptoms in premenopausal women with adenomyosis, with or without concomitant endometriosis, over an 18-month follow-up period. This …

Catamenial pneumothorax with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical resection and hormonal therapy: A four-year recurrence-free case.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis. We report a case of CP with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical …

Psychosocial Factors and Disease Localization as Independent Predictors of Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Endometriosis.

Background: This study examines the impact of endometriosis on sexual function, focusing on disease localization, pain severity, and psychosocial factors. It integrates the rASRM and Enzian classification systems to explore …

Lactate-mediated immune suppression and MDSC expansion in endometriosis: Mechanisms and nanoparticle-targeted therapies.

Endometriosis, a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue, is associated with severe pelvic pain, infertility, and profound immune dysregulation. Despite advances in hormonal therapy and …

Is the EMpressin Injection in ENDOmetrioma eXcision Surgery Useful? The EMENDOX Study.

Background: Endometrioma recurrence after laparoscopic cystectomy remains a clinical challenge in the long-term management of endometriosis. The Empressin Injection Technique (EIT), which involves the use of a vasopressin analog during …

Whispers of the Lungs: Unraveling the Mystery of Catamenial Pneumothorax.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is an uncommon condition marked by recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in women, typically occurring within the first 72 hours of menstruation. It is also the most prevalent manifestation …

Novel applications of gene and cell therapies in the treatment of gynecological disorders.

Gynecologic disorders, such as cervical and ovarian tumors, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis, present significant clinical challenges due to frequent recurrence, emerging chemoresistance, and undesirable effects associated with prolonged hormonal treatments. …

Optimising Hormonal Therapy Before Declaring Failure in Endometriosis-Associated Pain.

How long does combined hormonal therapy suppress AMH levels in women with endometriomas? Results from an exploratory analysis of a clinical trial.

Lower Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels have been observed in women with ovarian endometriomas (OMA) undergoing combined hormonal contraceptive (CHC) therapy. However, the extent and timing of AMH recovery after CHC …