Yuji Tanaka

The pathogenesis and progression of endometriosis may involve a complex combination of multiple factors, including chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. Hormonal therapy, the current standard for pharmacotherapy in endometriosis, cause…

INTRODUCTION: Cesarean scar disorder (CSDi) is a pathological entity involving a myometrial defect at the site of a previous cesarean section, commonly associated with postmenstrual spotting, dysmenorrhea, and secondary infertility. While l…

The most common medical therapy for endometriosis suppresses ovulation, which is a barrier for patients planning pregnancy. To address this issue, we focused on the cell proliferation-suppressing effects of lactoferrin, which reportedly in …

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effects of double-layer interrupted sutures (DIS) and double-layer continuous sutures (DCS) on uterine blood flow and residual myometrial thickness (RMT) in cynomolgus monkeys after cesarean section (CS). …

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by periodic fever, serositis, and arthritis. In women, FMF attacks can sometimes be triggered by the menstrual cycle. Once diagnosed, prophylactic treatment wit…

Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors have been used clinically as anticancer and immunosuppressive agents for over 20 years, demonstrating their safety after long-term administration. These inhibitors exhibit various effects, inc…

•We report the first case of a paraurethral mixed Müllerian cystadenoma.•The cystic lesion was lined by a mixture of three different types of epithelium.•All epithelial cells were positive for estrogen receptor and PAX8.

BACKGROUND: Uterine adenosarcoma, a rare uterine tumor subtype, is a biphasic tumor consisting of epithelial and mesenchymal elements. To date, there is no research comparing the histopathological features and immunohistochemistry of primar…

For endometrial cancer patients, lymphadenectomy is recommended to exclude rarely metastasized cancer cells. This procedure is performed even in patients with low risk of recurrence despite the risk of complications such as lymphedema. A me…