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Amal Ayed
Hysterectomy using Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) compared with classic laparoscopic hysterectomy: a new advantageous approach? A systematic review on surgical outcomes
Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery aims to reduce surgical trauma and postoperative morbidity. Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a safe and valid surgical option for hysterectomy. The present systematic review aims to compare hysterectomy by transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) with laparoscopic hysterectomy in terms of efficacy, surgical outcomes, complications, and cost. Materials and methods: This systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. It includes randomized controlled trials, controlled clinical trials, prospective or retrospec…
Concurrent Diagnosis of Adenomyosis and Congenital Uterine Anomalies: A Review
Background: Adenomyosis and congenital uterine anomalies (CUAs) can compromise reproductive potential and may coexist in the same patient, especially in cases of infertility. This review (CRD42022382850) aims to evaluate the published cases of concurrent adenomyosis and syndromic and nonsyndromic CUAs. Methods: A literature search for suitable articles published in the English language was performed using the following databases from inception to 30 November 2022: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health, the Cochrane Library, Health Technology Assessment Database, and Web of Science. Articles including both CUAs and adenomyosis, with data about their potential relationship, were included. Results: T…
Laparoscopic management of rudimentary uterine horns in patients with unicornuate uterus: a systematic review
<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Unicornuate uterus is a rare Müllerian anomaly. Its potential association with a rudimentary uterine horn can cause a diagnostic delay. The most common consequences are pelvic pain, hematometra, and endometriosis. Diagnosis of a unicornuate uterus is usually done by imaging combining ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the role of laparoscopic approach in the management of this rare condition. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A comprehensive search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases prior to 1 May 2022 according to Preferred Reporting Ite…