To evaluate the association between red blood cell (RBC) indices (mean corpuscular volume [MCV], mean corpuscular hemoglobin [MCH], MCH concentration [MCHC], red cell distribution width [RDW], hemoglobin [Hb], hematocrit [Hct], and neutroph…
Many patients seek information online, including on social media, regarding various health topics. This study aimed to investigate whether YouTube videos on endometriosis could be a useful source for the general population, surgical trainee…
PURPOSE: To investigate whether laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy (LOC) affects ovarian reserve. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In 46 premenopausal women, who underwent either LOC (study group, n=26) or laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) (control group, n=…
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate patient-reported satisfaction following robot-assisted hysterectomy due to benign uterine disease, and to identify the factors associated. METHODS: We used a questionnaire to evaluate patients' satis…
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate changes of ovarian reserve after hysterectomy by comparing serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels following laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) to those of non-laparoscopic hysterectomy (non-LH). METHODS: Prospectivel…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Although laparoscopy is widely used in gynecologic surgery in adults, few studies have been undertaken to examine its use in young and adolescent patients. This study was conducted to investigate the safety and fe…
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of 2 bipolar systems during total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH): the pulsed bipolar system (PlasmaKinetic; Olympus, Japan) vs. conventional bipolar electrosurgery (Kleppinger bipolar forceps; Richard Wol…