Benjamin Merlot

INTRODUCTION: The Ablative Technique Options for Preserving fertility in Endometrioma study is a prospective, monocentric clinical study that combines a randomised controlled trial comparing cystectomy and plasma vapourisation for endometri…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To present how robotic excision of deep endometriosis involving the superior gluteal nerve may be safely and efficiently performed using robotic assistance. DESIGN: Video article presenting a surgical technique. SETTING: …

INTRODUCTION: Advanced endometriosis (Stage III/IV) represents a particularly severe variant of endometriosis with more pronounced symptomatology and challenging surgical treatment. This review shall examine the role of robotic surgery, the…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to evaluate the second medical opinions (SMOs) clinical value for endometriosis diagnostic strategy and patient profiles, using nationwide data from a specialized French physician network dedicated to SM…

OBJECTIVE: We conducted a comparative retrospective bicentric study of rectal endometriosis treatment with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and surgery in terms of symptoms and treatment-related morbidity at 6 months. METHODS: All p…

The assessment of the ovarian reserve is important in patients with fertility intent. The anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) serum level is a useful ovarian reserve marker. Endometriosis is a benign disease with three phenotypes: superficial peri…

BACKGROUND: Pudendal neuralgia caused by entrapment syndrome (PNE) is an underdiagnosed condition with severe quality of life (QoL) impact. In cases unresponsive to medical treatment, a minimally invasive surgical approach, such as laparosc…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate postoperative fertility outcomes and recurrence rates in patients undergoing laparoscopic ethanol sclerotherapy for endometriomas, combined with the resection of deep endometriosis lesions. METHODS: A retrospective co…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis affects 5-10% of women during reproductive years, with a 20-30% incidence among those with infertility. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) affects 10-15% of women of childbearing age and 50% of infertile women…

Assessment of ovarian reserve is important in patients with fertility intention. Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) serum levels are a useful ovarian reserve marker. Endometriosis is a benign disease with three phenotypes: superficial peritoneal …

BACKGROUND: Diagnosis of endometriosis is a challenge. The recent development of a saliva-based micro-ribonucleic acid (miRNA) signature for the diagnosis of endometriosis may enable a timelier and less invasive approach, but this requires …

Bowel endometriosis is the most common form of severe deep endometriosis. Surgery is an option in case of infertility and/or chronic pain or in the presence of a stenotic lesion. Clinical examination and preoperative imaging must provide an…

Endometriosis is a complex gynecologic disorder characterized primarily by symptoms of pelvic pain, infertility, and altered quality of life. National and international guidelines highlight the diagnostic difficulties and lack of conclusive…

STUDY QUESTION: Is increasing the intensity of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) by 30% in the treatment of rectal endometriosis a safe procedure? SUMMARY ANSWER: This study demonstrates the safety of a 30% increase in the intensity …

Comparing rectal endometriosis treatment with HIFU and surgery in terms of symptoms at 6 months and treatments-related morbidity. Comparative retrospective, bicentric study in 2 endometriosis reference centers. Patients operated by HIFU or …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the rate and risk factors for anastomosis leakage in patients undergoing colorectal resection with low anastomosis for rectal endometriosis and rectal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study evaluating p…