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The AGCES Classification System for Endometriosis: Integrating Adenomyosis with Genital and Extragenital Staging-An Expert Consensus Framework from the American & Global College of Endometriosis Specialists (AGCES).

Background: Current endometriosis classification systems have important limitations in accurately describing total disease burden and predicting clinical outcomes. Existing staging frameworks often fail to integrate adenomyosis and do not adequately …

Correlation Between Pain Intensity in Different Locations and Intraoperative Stage of Endometriosis According to rASRM and #ENZIAN Classification.

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease with a heterogeneous clinical presentation, in which pain represents the predominant symptom. The association between pain severity and intraoperative disease stage remains unclear, …

Comparison of surgical outcomes between robot-assisted and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy for stage IV endometriosis: A propensity score-matched analysis and review of the literature.

The predictive diagnostic value of combined serum detection of CXCL12, VEGF, and CA125 for endometriosis.

This study aims to explore the application value of stromal cell-derived factor (CXCL12), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) in the diagnosis, staging, and clinical manifestations …

HDL-related lipid ratios reflecting metabolic inflammation are associated with endometriosis status and ASRM stage.

Inflammation is central to the pathogenesis of endometriosis. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)-related lipid ratios have been proposed as indicators of systemic metabolic inflammation, yet their associations with endometriosis status and ASRM …

Integrating IVF and Surgical Management in Endometriosis-Associated Infertility: A Review.

Endometriosis is a chronic, debilitating condition characterized by heterogenous clinical manifestations. It has a prevalence of 5-10% in women of reproductive age, and 30-50% of individuals with endometriosis are affected …

Regarding "Is endometriosis staging related to the type and intensity of patients' complaints? A systematic review and meta-analysis".

Firstly, this meta-analysis[1] included a total of eight studies, seven of which used the rASRM classification, while only one applied the ENZIAN classification; the latter was not included in the …

The Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio in Endometriosis: A Step Toward Personalized Non-Invasive Diagnostics.

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting up to 10-15% of women of reproductive age and is frequently associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Non-invasive biomarkers remain insufficient for …

Prediction of MBS Item Codes for Endometriosis Surgery Using Transvaginal Ultrasound.

In March 2022, updates in the Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule relating to endometriosis surgery were made relating to item numbers 35637, 35631 and 35632 (division of 35638) and 35641. Updated …

Age-dependent variations in clinical features and operative time for endometriotic cysts.

Endometriosis with ovarian cysts is common in reproductive-age women and contributes to pain and infertility. The influence of age on clinical and surgical outcomes remains uncertain. This retrospective study analyzed …