Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome was first identified by Purslow in 1922 as a result of abnormal embryologic development of the Müllerian (paramesonephric) and Wolffian (mesonephric) ducts. The …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent, and heterogeneous gynecologic disorder associated with persistent pain, infertility, and substantial impairment in quality of life (QoL), necessitating individualized and evidence-based management. This narrative review …
The purpose of this meta-analysis was to systematically assess the efficacy of ultrasound-guided therapy of ovarian endometriosis cyst (OEC). Several databases were searched to gather published studies on the efficacy …
Endometriosis affects 6%-10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and impaired quality of life. The endometriosis fertility index (EFI) predicts spontaneous pregnancy postoperatively, …
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 …
Surgery is a therapeutic option for patients with deep endometriosis presenting with infertility and/or pain refractory to medical treatment. Major postoperative complications may impair quality of life and delay the …
Diaphragmatic endometriosis is a rare and often underrecognized manifestation of extrapelvic endometriosis that may lead to severe complications such as diaphragmatic rupture or herniation. We report the case of a …
This study evaluates the association between patient age and postoperative complications following laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) for endometriosis and between patient age and operative time.
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 …
Due to bowel endometriosis itself or its surgical management, various gastrointestinal symptoms can occur. One factor predisposing to the development of postoperative complaints may be low segmental rectal resection.