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Intestinal Stenosis Secondary to Grade IV Endometriosis: A Case Report.

Intestinal stenosis secondary to deep endometriosis grade four is an uncommon presentation that often leads to delayed diagnosis and challenging therapeutic decisions. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman …

Validation of the deep pelvis endometriosis index (dPEI) to evaluate surgical outcomes of robotic-assisted surgery for endometriosis.

The Deep Pelvic Endometriosis Index (dPEI) is a preoperative MRI-based score initially validated to predict surgical outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic treatment for deep pelvic endometriosis (DPE). Its applicability in …

Intraureteric Indocyanine Green in Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery 10 Steps.

To demonstrate a step-by-step technique of intraoperative intraureteric indocyanine green (ICG) administration under cystoscopic guidance to localize intraoperative ureters under near-infrared fluorescence imaging during laparoscopic deep endometriosis surgery. The standardization …

Is identifying the ureter using indocyanine green in severe deep endometriosis always useful?

Fluorescence imaging using indocyanine green (ICG) has recently gained widespread use in gynecologic surgery and is considered a useful method for facilitation of ureteric identification and dissection during deep endometriosis …

Advanced surgical techniques in minimally invasive surgery: multidisciplinary approach for silent obstructive uropathy in deep endometriosis.

Global RNA expression analysis of patient samples identified potential diagnostic biomarkers specific for peritoneal, ovarian and deep endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating gynecological disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide (190 million), often leading to chronic pain, infertility, and considerable economic burden. Despite …

Anatomical distribution of ovarian and deep endometriosis using a multimodal diagnostic approach applying the updated international definition: A prospective observational study.

To (1) determine how application of the updated international definition of deep endometriosis (DE) alters apparent disease prevalence across pelvic sites, and (2) characterize the distribution of endometriosis phenotypes, including …

Intraoperative transvaginal ultrasound to refine surgical strategy in rectosigmoid endometriosis.

To explore the role of intraoperative transvaginal ultrasound in surgical planning for bowel deep endometriosis involving the rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and inferior sigmoid colon [1].

Navigating Complexity: Review and Updates of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Imaging.

Endometriosis and adenomyosis are prevalent chronic inflammatory conditions that significantly impact reproductive-age women, leading to debilitating symptoms such as pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. Endometriosis is characterized by ectopic endometrial …

Robotic-assisted resection of parametrial endometriosis with ureterolysis of a medially distorted ureter using indocyanine green and near-infrared fluorescence.

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a severe form of endometriosis, with endometriotic implants that can invade several anatomical structures. The urinary tract is the second most common site for deep …