BACKGROUND: Advanced hemostatic devices (AHDs) are widely utilized in gynecologic minimally invasive surgeries. These AHDs control ultrasonic or bipolar electric/thermal energy with a feedback mechanism and effectively seal vessels without …
Background: Lymphocyte to neutrophil ratio (NLR) is a rapid and simple marker for systemic inflammation and stress after major surgery. In this study, we aimed to compare NLR changes according to surgical methods of hysterectomy. Methods: A…
Hysterectomy is commonly performed for benign gynecological diseases. Minimally invasive surgical approaches offer several advantages. Unfortunately, few studies have compared the outcomes of different types of minimally invasive surgeries.…
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…
BACKGROUND: Globally, YouTube is one of the most popular websites, and the content is not restricted to entertainment. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of information in YouTube videos pertaining to hysterectomy. METHODS…
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…
BACKGROUND: Chlamydia infection in acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is associated with serious complications including ectopic pregnancy, tubal infertility, Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome and tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA). This study compare…
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…