Y K Soong
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· 32 papers in corpus
2009
2004
other
2000
The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible regulatory roles of insulin-like growth factors (IGF) and IGF binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1) on postmenopausal endometrium in women undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Endomet…
observational
2000
PURPOSE: The purpose was to determine the effect of basal uterine perfusion on the pregnancy rates of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) in women aged 40 and above. METHODS: A total of 47 patient aged 40 and over underwent…
observational
1999
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…
diagnostic-accuracy
1999
PURPOSE: Our objective was to evaluate the differences between leiomyoma and adenomyosis by color Doppler sonography with new criteria. METHODS: A total of 78 patients with symptomatic uterine nodularities who were sonographically suspecte…
observational
1998
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…
case-report
1998
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 …
case-report
1998
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…
other
1998
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…
diagnostic-accuracy
1998
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…
rct
1997
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of 13CO2 laser laparoscopy in treating infertile women with minimal to mild endometriosis according the American Fertility Society classification in terms of pregnancy rates. DESIGN: Prospective stud…
nonrandomized-trial
1997
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: …
other
1997
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 d…
observational
1997
PURPOSE: Our purpose was to evaluate the outcomes of gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) therapy in patients with endometriosis. METHODS: One hundred eight GIFT cycles performed under the indication of endometriosis were compared to 156 …
other
1997
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…
nonrandomized-trial
1996
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between pregnancy incidence and the level of serum E2 during danazol therapy. DESIGN: Danazol was given by 200 mg four times daily for 3 months. Serum E2 level was checked after completing the therapy…
case-report
1996
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 pai…
other
1996
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 hyster…
other
1996
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…
other
1996
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. …
rct
1996
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…
case-report
1995
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 …
other
1995
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) …
1994
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) …