Y K Soong

PURPOSE: Our objective was to study the effect of a sonographically diffusely enlarged uterus without distinct uterine masses on the outcome of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET). METHODS: Nineteen primary infertility patients…

We reviewed 722 laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomies performed between March 1991 and March 1996 at our institute, looking at the management of major complications. The indications for hysterectomy included adenomyosis, myoma ut…

BACKGROUND: Scar endometriosis may develop after pelvic operations, such as cesarean section, tubal ligation, hysterotomy and hysterectomy. This prompted us to demonstrate the proper diagnosis; management and prophylactic procedure of scar …

Laparoscopic presacral neurectomy is a safe, effective, and well-established surgical procedure to relieve intractable dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain. In one woman, substantial lymphatic leakage occurred due to damaged lymphatic vesse…

PURPOSE: Our purpose was to test whether age-related changes in antral follicle counts can predict the pregnancy outcome in the early follicular phase of a controlled ovarian hyperstimulation/intrauterine insemination (COH/IUI) program. ME…

BACKGROUND: To estimate the value of CA-125 for the diagnosis of endometriosis in women with dysmenorrhea, as well as its significance in monitoring therapy and follow-up. METHODS: One hundred and fifty-seven women undergoing laparoscopy f…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness, in terms of pregnancy rates, of isotopic 13CO2 laser laparoscopy versus traditional laparoscopy or laparotomy in the treatment of infertile women with moderate or severe endometriosis. DESIGN: …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and complications of laparoscopic presacral neurectomy in pelvic pain. METHODS: We reviewed records of 655 patients receiving laparoscopic conservative surgery and laparoscopic presacral neurectomy for di…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the outcome of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) after laparoscopic surgery in women with endometriosis with that of patients with tubal factor infertility. DESIGN: Retrospective survey of hosp…

Objective: To demonstrate the appropriate diagnosis and management of perineal endometriosis. Method: Six patients with perineal endometriosis were diagnosed according to their clinical symptoms and signs which included cyclic perineal pain…

BACKGROUND: To illustrate our experience and evolution in management of urinary bladder injury in laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy. METHODS: Four hundred and twenty-two women underwent laparoscopically assisted vaginal hystere…

One hundred and thirty laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomies (LAVH) were performed at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. All hysterectomies were for indications of the uterus, endometriosis, and extensive adhesions. Some of the patients a…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the total motile sperm count and the success of IUI treatment cycles with postwashed husband spermatozoa in couples with infertility in a large patient population. …

The objective of this study was to assess the effect, which might be mediated by progesterone-dependent insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1), of micronized progesterone supplementation through different administration rout…

With the aim of determining an effective therapy for adolescent women with endometriosis, the authors analyzed the results of laparotomy performed on 16 cases of female teenagers over a seven-year period. All patients, whose average age of …

Sixty-one laparoscopic presacral neurectomies were performed in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Center over a 1-year period for patients with primary dysmenorrhea who failed to respond to medical management. Eighty-three percent (50) …

Eighty-two patients underwent laparoscopic hysterectomies from March 1991 to September 1992. The indications were adenomyosis, myomata uteri, intractable menorrhagia and endometriosis with severe pelvic adhesions. The operations were perfor…

Forty-six consecutive cases of laparoscopic management of ovarian tumors are reported. In the present study, patients were not included if there was any suspicion of malignancy. Indications for laparoscopic management of ovarian tumors incl…

From March to November 1991, 24 patients underwent laparoscopic hysterectomies at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei. The indications for hysterectomies included seven patients with adenomyosis, 14 with myoma uteri, one with intractable m…