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Single Port Robotic Extraperitoneal Distal Ureterectomy and Ureteral Reimplantation via Lower Anterior Approach.

Single Port (SP) Robotic Extraperitoneal approach enhances maneuverability in the narrow extraperitoneal space while preserving peritoneal integrity (1, 2). First reports show reduced postoperative pain, fewer gastrointestinal complications and shorter …

Ablation compared with excision in the surgical management of peritoneal endometriosis: a retrospective study of pain, re-operation, and pregnancy outcomes.

The study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of surgical management in patients with peritoneal endometriosis, focusing on postoperative pain trajectories, re-operation rates, fertility outcomes, and the potential influence of …

Prognostic Factors for Pain and Fertility Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery: A Single-Center Experience.

Endometriosis is a prevalent condition among women, often leading to infertility. Laparoscopic surgery is widely employed as a therapeutic intervention for endometriosis. This study investigated the prognostic factors influencing the …

Opioid-sparing by low-dose ketamine for endometriosis surgery. A single-center, prospective, randomized, trial.

Endometriosis affects 10% of women of childbearing age and 25-50% of infertile women worldwide. Although most patients with endometriosis are completely asymptomatic, there is still a significant proportion of patients, …

Postoperative pain management in endometriosis influenced by intraoperative low-dose ketamine.

Two-Port Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy: A Case Series Demonstrating Feasibility.

Two-port robotic-assisted hysterectomy presents a minimally invasive alternative to traditional multi-port techniques. While only a few cases have been reported in the literature [1,2], the enhanced articulation and precision of …

Impact of Intraoperative Clonidine on Postoperative Opioid Use in Patients With Endometriosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Patients with endometriosis undergoing surgery are at risk of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. Clonidine, an alpha-2 agonist with analgesic properties, may improve multimodal pain management in these patients.

Novel Application of the Lagis LapBase Cap in Transvaginal NOTES Hysterectomy: Surgical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness in 107 Cases.

Objectives: Transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) offers significant benefits in hysterectomy, including reduced postoperative pain, minimal scarring, and faster recovery. However, the cost and accessibility of surgical ports …

A Cross-Sectional Study of Endometriosis Surgeries Across Obstetrics and Gynecology Subspecialties: Does Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) Fellowship Training Make a Difference?

Objective The objective of this study was to compare the surgical approaches and postoperative outcomes of endometriosis surgeries performed by different obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) subspecialties: minimally invasive gynecologic surgery …

Intraoperative care and complications of symptomatic adolescent and young adult patients undergoing laparoscopy to diagnose and/or to treat endometrioses: A Multi-Institutional Review.

This multi-institutional, retrospective study explores the risks of laparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis to facilitate shared medical decision-making in patients age < 22 years old with chronic pain …