Although per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure has been linked to endometriosis, this association remains controversial, and the underlying mechanisms are unclear. This study aimed to investigate this relationship and …
Endometriosis (EMs) is an estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disease. While apoptosis resistance (evidenced by Bcl-2 upregulation and Bax/caspase-3 downregulation) remains a hallmark of EMs, recent studies reveal a paradoxical coexistence of …
Normal uterine function depends on cyclical regeneration and the capacity to sustain pregnancy. A cesarean incision represents an injury to this remarkable organ. Although the uterus possesses exceptional healing potential, …
Cesarean delivery is a common procedure, currently accounting for one-third of live births in the US. In the acute post-operative setting, it can be difficult to distinguish changes of the …
Adenomyosis is a benign displacement of endomerial tissue into the uterine myometrium, the exact pathogenesis of which has not yet been established. Recently, there has been increased research on the …
Primary presacral clear cell carcinoma (CCC) of Müllerian origin is extremely rare. Malignant transformation of endometriosis is a known phenomenon, though typically involving the ovaries or pelvic peritoneum. Retroperitoneal presentation, …
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are reportedly associated with adverse obstetric outcomes, including premature labor and gestational diabetes. We aimed to evaluate associations of maternal PFAS exposure with obstetric and …
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 …
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 …
Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD) remain a challenging diagnosis due to their nonspecific clinical presentation and the limitations of current imaging techniques. Conventional imaging of this pathology frequently relies on ultrasound …