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60 obese infertile women (BMI >30) and 60 non-obese infertile women (BMI

One of the important problems in the clinical management of cancer is the early detection of its occurrence. The demonstration of immunoreactive substances, which are specific or associated with cancer and measurable in serum, provides an interesting and promising approach to cancer detection

Acute on-set of Hematometra and Hematosalpinx in a non-communicating Rudimentary Horn of an Unicornuate Uterus: Laparoscopic Management

James E. Carter, MD, PhD, FACOG, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor interviews Charles Miller, MD

OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom American Association of Gynecological LaparoscopistsOrlando, Florida, November 2000. "AAGL The Founding Years" Jordan Phillips, MD, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor and General Chairman andFounder of AAGL with Dr. Louis Keith, MD OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor

OBGYN.net Conference CoverageFrom American Association of Gynecological LaparoscopistsOrlando, Florida, November 2000

Laparoscopy has been steadily replacing laparotomy because the abdomen does not have to be opened up, resulting in faster recovery and reduction of complications. In laparoscopy, only three small incisions are made for the entry of a small camera and other instruments. Thus, the operation that is taking place inside the abdomen/pelvis can be viewed on a video screen placed next to the operating table.

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy implanted in an abnormal location (outside of the uterus). During the past 40 years its incidence has been steadily increasing concomitant with increased STD rates and associated salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tubes). Such abnormalities of the tubes prevent normal transport of the fertilized egg to the uterus.

Endometrium refers to the tissue lining the uterus. The primary function of the endometrium is to participate in the implantation of the fertilized ovum and the subsequent formation of the maternal portion of placenta.

In part 2 of her presentation, Dr Jill Huppert, an Associate Professor of pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, will review the evidence linking vaginal infections and health outcomes to understand the benefits and limitations, for example, sensitivity and specificity, of new diagnostic point-of-care tests, and to discuss the implication of these tests on screening and treating vaginitis.

Cystitis is defined as an inflammation of the bladder, and may be caused by such things as bruising, as in the case of ‘Honeymoon Cystitis’, sexually transmitted diseases, or even a reaction to ‘personal care’ products.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) is an optimum approach to the second most common surgical procedure in the United States. There are close to 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the US, with the majority performed via the abdominal route.

Video of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

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A new committee opinion from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has concluded that the popular antibiotics used to treat UTIs - sulfonamides and nitrofurans - may be given during the first trimester in the absence of an alternative treatment and may be used as first-line agents during the second and third trimesters. Do you prescribe antibiotics to pregnant patients?

Isolated unilateral torsion of a fallopian tube is an infrequent but significant cause of acute lower abdominal pain in a female of reproductive age. We present a literature review and a case of a 41 yrs old lady who presented with sudden onset right sided lower abdominal pain radiating to right thigh. Clinical examination revealed tenderness in right lower abdomen and tender right adnexal mass was noted on vaginal examination.

A rare case of the inguinal endometriosis was reported with immunohistochemical analysis. A 28-year-old woman had a thumb-sized tumor in the right groin for two years with a gradual increase in size and pain. An operation revealed an elastic hard tumor with an unclear margin and adhesion to the uterine round ligament. The histology showed irregular proliferation of the endometrial glands and stroma.

The usefulness of hysterosalpingography (HSG) as routine investigation in the fertility work-up prior to laparoscopy and dye had been assessed in a randomized controlled trial. Recruiting subjects to the study was more difficult than anticipated. The objective of this study was to explore possible reasons for non-participation in the trial.

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a component of infertility treatment often employed when conventional in vitro fertilization is unlikely to be successful. Despite good clinical results with ICSI, the procedure is typically associated with degeneration of a significant percentage (approximately 10%) of the treated oocytes. The cause of this degeneration remains unclear. Speculation that damage caused by oocyte compression during the injection procedure may be responsible has led to the development of a novel technique known as laser-assisted ICSI.

Comparison of Human Uterine Cervical Electrical Impedance Measurements Derived Using Two Tetrapolar Probes of Different Sizes

Tubal sterilization is the method of family planning most commonly used. The existence of the post-tubal-ligation syndrome of menstrual abnormalities has been the subject of debate for decades.

Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is an epithelium-lined communication between the rectum and vagina. Most RVFs are acquired, the most common cause being obstetric trauma. Most of the high RVFs are repaired by conventional open surgery. Laparoscopic repair of RVF is rare and so far only one report is available in the literature.

A Randomised Controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Laparoscopic Uterosacral Nerve Ablation (LUNA) in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain: The trial protocol [ISRCTN41196151]The LUNA Trial Collaboration

Fallopian tube prolapse as a complication of abdominal hysterectomy is a rare occurrence. A case with fallopian tube prolapse was managed by a combined vaginal and laparoscopic approach and description of the operative technique is presented.

Fibroids and Hysterectomies used to go together like Rogers and Hammerstein. Not anymore. If your physician recommends removing your uterus as the most effective treatment for severe fibroids without first considering less invasive therapies, start singing another tune and get a second opinion!