ObjectivesThe relationship between clomiphene citrate (CC) dosing regimens and adverse reproductive outcomes has not been fully elucidated, both with and without use of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). We aimed to study the association between…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility of a minimally invasive approach for hysterectomy for benign disease at a university teaching hospital. METHODS: Five hundred thirty-seven consecutive patients underwent hysterectomy f…
INTRODUCTION: Application of oxidized regenerated cellulose is commonly performed in laparoscopy to achieve hemostasis during surgery. The appearance of an abscess resembles oxidized regenerated cellulose, causing imaging studies to be diff…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of our study is to evaluate the role of electrosurgery and vaginal closure technique in the development of postoperative vaginal cuff dehiscence. METHODS: From prospective surgical databases, we identifie…
We present a retrospective case series of patients who underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic trachelectomies from August 1, 2011 to August 30, 2012, with a description of the surgical technique for successful cervical removal. The patient…
Human hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) AKR1C1 is a member of the aldo-keto reductase superfamily, and it functions mainly as a 20alpha-HSD. It catalyzes the reduction of the potent progesterone to the weak 20alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, and…