Cara R King

This report presents a patient with deeply infiltrating bladder endometriosis who underwent laparoscopic excision with partial cystectomy, revealing focal atypical endometrial hyperplasia within the bladder nodule on histopathology. The cas…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this video is to describe a case of disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) mimicking deeply infiltrating endometriosis and discuss the preoperative workup, intraoperative approach, and postoperative conside…

Endometriosis is a gynecologic disorder characterized by endometrial-like tissue in ectopic locations, outside of the uterine cavity. In the adolescent population, the diagnosis of endometriosis is often overlooked as a cause of pelvic pain…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that frequently presents with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that overlap with disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastroparesis, l…

Endometriosis is a chronic disease that is characterized by pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Despite varied treatment modalities, a high proportion of individuals experience debilitating symptoms and develop comorbid pain con…

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting 10%-15% of women, with symptoms including abdominopelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia. Up to 90% experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms including constipation, bloating, an…

Given the complexities and controversies that exist in diagnosing adult endometriosis, as well as optimizing medical and surgical management, it is not surprising that there is even more ambiguity and inconsistency in the optimal surgical c…

In this narrative review, we describe historical and contemporary influences that prevent patients with fibroids from getting appropriate medical care. Using patient stories as examples, we highlight how misogyny on all levels hurts patient…

PURPOSE: Endometriosis involving the colon and/or rectum (CRE) is operatively managed using various methods. We aimed to determine if a more limited excision is associated with 30-day complications, symptom improvement, and/or recurrence. …

Endometriosis is a chronic condition, with debilitating symptoms affecting all ages. Dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain often begin in adolescence, affecting school, daily activities, and relationships. Despite the profound burden of endometriosi…

BACKGROUND: Despite an estimated 10% prevalence of endometriosis among reproductive-age women, surgical population-based data are limited. OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate racial and ethnic disparities in surgical interventions and comp…

OBJECTIVE: To review causes of pelvic pain among adolescents and discuss surgical techniques for safe and effective resection of juvenile cystic adenomyomas. DESIGN: Case report. SETTING: Academic medical center. PATIENTS: We present a 1…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this video is to review relevant surgical anatomy, resection and ablation methods, and techniques to optimize management of diaphragmatic endometriosis. DESIGN: Video footage of surgical anatomy and surgic…

BACKGROUND: Various ovarian neoplasms may show histological findings that are morphologically indistinguishable from adult granulosa cell tumor (AGCT). CASE PRESENTATION: A 36 year-old women presented with left lower extremity pain and num…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Surgery can be an important treatment option for women with symptomatic endometriosis. This review summarizes the recommended preoperative work up and techniques in minimally invasive surgery for treatment of deeply infil…