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ADVANTAGE: Advanced discovery of visceral analgesics by neuroimmune targets and the genetics of extreme human phenotype, a study protocol.

Chronic visceral pain affects over 20% of adults globally but remains poorly understood, significantly impacting quality of life and healthcare costs. Limited understanding and diagnostic misconceptions hinder effective management, particularly …

Selective temporary protective loop ileostomy in complex rectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis: a prospective matched cohort study on bowel function, quality of life, and postoperative complications.

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of temporary protective loop ileostomy (PLI) on postoperative complications, bowel function, and quality of life (QoL) in women undergoing rectal surgery for deep …

Renal atrophy, bowel obstruction, and sciatic nerve impingement secondary to deep endometriosis.

Uterine and Sigmoid Colon Perforation Following Hysteroscopy-Guided Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA) in a Patient With a Bicornuate Uterus and Multiple Myomas: A Case Report.

In Japan, the microwave endometrial ablation system (MEA, Microsulis PLC, Waterlooville, UK) is the most widely used device for endometrial ablation and is considered a minimally invasive, uterus-preserving treatment for …

Coexisting adenomyosis in endometriosis: Similar pain and quality of life, with longer bleeding and bowel symptoms-A comparative cross-sectional study.

To compare pain, menstrual flow, and quality of life (QoL) between women undergoing surgery for endometriosis only compared with women with endometriosis and coexisting adenomyosis.

Peritoneal Mesonephric-Like Adenocarcinoma Arising in Endometriosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature Expanding the Spectrum of Extrauterine Mesonephric-Like Adenocarcinomas.

BackgroundMesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) is a rare type of Müllerian carcinoma that poses significant diagnostic challenges, especially at extrauterine sites. Its morphologic and immunophenotypic overlap with other carcinomas can lead to …

Managing the aftermath: complications and outcome after colorectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis-insights from a certified surgical endoscopy center.

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) often affects the bowel and may necessitate colorectal resection. While protective ileostomy can reduce complications, it carries relevant morbidity. This study evaluates endoscopic complication management and …

Is colorectal resection necessary to improve pain and fertility outcomes in patients with deep endometriosis?

Bowel endometriosis is often considered an indication for extensive surgical management, including colorectal resection, in women undergoing surgery for concomitant endometriosis at other sites. However, several contemporary studies show little …

Malignant Transformation of Endometriosis: A Rare Case of Extrauterine Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.

Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is an extremely uncommon uterine malignancy, and commonly arises from preexisting endometriosis. On rare occasions, ESS arises from extrauterine tissues and is known as extra-uterine ESS. …

Surgically Relative Risk Factors for Lower Colorectal Anastomotic Dehiscence and Rectovaginal Fistulas in Complex Deep Endometriosis Cases: A Single-Center Retrospective-Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Bowel surgery is a key component of advanced deep endometriosis management, with anastomotic leakage representing the most serious postoperative complication. This study aimed to identify risk factors for dehiscence …