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Additional Abstracts
August 2000, Vol. 7, No. 3 Supplement
The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
The Accuracy of Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF-α) as Markers for Ovarian Torsion in Patients Undergoing Urgent Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Additional Abstracts Double Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Nd:YAG Laser Endometrial Ablation to the Cavaterm™ Thermal Balloon for the Treatment of Menorrhagia
SB Cohen, DS Seidman, AL Lidor, D Stokheim, S Mashiach, M Goldenberg. Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, and Sackler-School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
JA Abbott, J Hawe, G Phillips, R Garry. South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
Hysteroscopy is the Method of Choice for the Management of Residual Trophoblastic Tissue
Extrator Morcelator, Manual and Automatic, Powered by an Interchangeable Battery System
SB Cohen, DS Seidman, A Kalter-Ferber, BS Weisz, S Mashiach, AL Lidor, M Zolti, M Goldenberg. Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, and Sackler-School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
LF Albuquerque, LA Albuquerque, P Diaz Bordon. SOBENCE, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Retrospective Analysis of 305 Consecutive Cases of Endometrial Ablation and Partial
Transcervical Tubal Sterilization with the Stop Device
IH Bae, AC Pagedas, CA Barr, C Alexander, DS Bae. St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
JM Cooper, 2J Kerin, 3KB van Herendael, 4T Price. University of Arizona, School of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona; 2University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; 3 Jan Palfjin General Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium; 4 Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, South Carolina. 1
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Clinical Outcomes and Economics Benefits of Three Methods of Treating of Menorrhagia JM Berman. DMC Sinai Grace Hospital. Southfield, Michigan.
Endometrial Laser Intrauterine Thermal Therapy (ELITT)
Ambulatory Hysteroscopic Surgery with 5 Fr. Bipolar Device: Technical Aspects, Indications and Limits
J Donnez. Catholic University of Louvain, Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc, Brussels, Belgium.
S Bettocchi, O Ceci, L Impedovo, A Pellegrino, L Laricchia, F Marello. II Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Microwave Endometrial Ablation vs Hysterectomy to Treat Menorrhagia
Cervical and Vaginal Pathologies Detected Through the Hysteroscope Using the Vaginoscopical Approach
E Downes, P O’Donovan. Women’s Diagnostic Unit, Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
S Bettocchi, O Ceci, L Impedovo, A Pellegrino, L Laricchia, F Marello. II Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
What Is Happening to Worldwide Hysterectomy Rates? E Downes. Women’s Diagnostic Unit, Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
Office Hysteroscopy Diagnostic Accuracy. Comparison Between Hysteroscopic and Hysterectomy Findings O Ceci, S Bettocchi, L Impedovo, A Pellegrino, L Laricchia, F Marello. II Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Tension Free Vaginal Tape (TVT). A New Mini Invasive Technique in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence
Operating Room Nurse Equals Educator?
A Fasolino, CG Pisapia, MC Fasolino. General Hospital Department Obstetric and Gynecology Salerno Italia, Salerno, Italy.
FJ Charney. Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
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Additional Abstracts
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy as Alternative to Abdominal Hysterectomy in Women with Fibroids
Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA) Women’s Perception of its Impact on Their Health at Six Months
A Fasolino, S Cassese, MC Fasolino. General Hospital Department Obstetric and Gynecology Salerno Italia, Salerno, Italy.
S Kanumuru. Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom.
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy of Large Uteri Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy
Pelvic and Paraaortal Lymphadenectomy Performed with Coelio Shauta Operation in Patient with Cervix Carcinoma
A Fasolino, G Colarieti, MC Fasolino. General Hospital Department Obstetric and Gynecology Salerno Italia, Salerno, Italy.
M Kopjar, M Zadro, T Viskovic, M Simic, I Maricic, N Knezovic, I Alvir, R Fures, V Borgudan. General Hospital Zabok, Zabok, Croatia.
New Technologies, Clinical Outcomes, and Emerging Liability Issues in Laparoscopic Surgery
Appendectomy in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery for Pelvic Pain
DI Galen, EF Galen. Reproductive Science Center of the San Francisco Bay Area, San Ramon, California.
TL Lyons, WK Winer, AM Woo. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
Laparoscopic Myomectomy Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Transvaginal Tube
T Guerra, E Herrero, A Menendez, J Xercavins. University Hospital of Vall D’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
AJ McCartney, SG Salfinger. St. John of God Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Washington.
Microwave Endometrial Ablation: Does it Affect the Hysterectomy Rate? TJ Hayes, MA Ellard, NC Sharp. Royal United Hospital Bath, Combe Park, Bath, United Kingdom.
Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy and Vaginal Radial Hysterectomy for the Treatment of Gynecological Cancers
Clinical Analysis of 3,000 Cases of Laparoscopic Surgery
M Montanino Oliva, A Tocci, F Magnani, M Bonifante, M Marceca, M Primicerio. San Giovanni Ev. Hospital, Tivoli, Rome, Italy.
M Hur, SJ Yoon. Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
A Novel Device for Single Puncture Laparoscopic Pomeroy Tubal Ligation: The “Endo Squid”
Vaginal Vault Suspension with 5 mm Mersilene Suture Through Laparoscopy
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SF Palter, 2D Rajhansa. 1Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; 2United States Surgical Corporation/AutoSuture, Inc.
G Iga, E Gonzalez, E Segovia. San Jose Hospital, Technological Institute of Monterrey (ITESM), Monterrey, N.L. Mexico.
Use of a Head Mounted Display (HMD) Virtual Reality (VR) Headset as a Patient Distraction Device for Surgical Procedures Under Local Anesthesia
Leakage Compensation and Normal Pressure Maintenance of Laparoscopic Insufflators: Is High-Flow = Better Performance?
SF Palter, O Sobko-Koziupa, T Gilhuley, C Johnson. Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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VR Jacobs, 2JE Morrison, 1Jr., C Mundhenke, 1W Jonat, 3 D Harder. 1 Christian-Albrechts-University, Frauenklinik (Ob/Gyn), Kiel, Germany; 2Fayette Medical Center, Fayette, Alabama; 3Institute for Medical Physics and Bio Physics, University of Goettingen, Germany.
Psychological Evaluation and Support in Gynecologic Laparoscopy SB Poquet, EF Gassibe. Instituto PROAS de Procreacion Asistida y Cirugia Endoscopica, Mendoza, Argentina.
Pressure Balance Sprayer for Laparoscopy Laparoscopic Repair of Enterocele and Vaginal Vault Suspension
VR Jacobs, 2DA Melanson, 2PK Campbell, 2AS Sawhney. 1 Christian-Albrechts-University, Frauenklinik (Ob/Gyn), Kiel, Germany; 2Confluent Surgical, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts.
EA Pott-Grinstein, CY Liu. Chattanooga Women’s Laser Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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August 2000, Vol. 7, No. 3 Supplement
The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Minimal Endometriosis and Uterine Didelphys with Partially Obstructed Conjoined Endocervical Canals Resulting in Hematometria and Pyometria Treated by Dilation
Screening for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain AM Woo, TL Lyons, WK Winer. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
GB Sherard, CC Hayslip, SM Atkinson. East Carolina University/Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina.
Endometrial Polyp Resection on Office Regimen without Anesthesia: A Comparison of Two Techniques
Laparoscopic Needle Introducer
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K Valtchev. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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SA Zulli, 1S Mariorenzi, 2A Rossetti, 1U Bellati. ”G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy; 2 Columbus Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Hysteroscopic Training via CD-Rom YRM Van Belle. St. Jansziekenhuis, Brussels, Belgium.
Obliterated Cervical Canal and Diagnostic Hysterectomy without Anesthesia: Comparison Between Old and New Technique and Instrumentation
Effective Ways to Save Money During Operative Laparoscopy WK Winer. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
SA Zulli, S Mariorenzi, A Rossetti, U Bellati. 1 ”G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy; 2 Columbus Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
The Key Ingredients for Successful Anticipation During Operative Laparoscopy WK Winer. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ways O.R. Personnel to Have a Positive Experience During Operative Laparoscopy WK Winer. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
The Accuracy of Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF-α) as Markers for Ovarian Torsion in Patients Undergoing Urgent Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Additional Abstracts Double Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Nd:YAG Laser Endometrial Ablation to the Cavaterm™ Thermal Balloon for the Treatment of Menorrhagia
SB Cohen, DS Seidman, AL Lidor, D Stokheim, S Mashiach, M Goldenberg. Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, and Sackler-School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
JA Abbott, J Hawe, G Phillips, R Garry. South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
Hysteroscopy is the Method of Choice for the Management of Residual Trophoblastic Tissue
Extrator Morcelator, Manual and Automatic, Powered by an Interchangeable Battery System
SB Cohen, DS Seidman, A Kalter-Ferber, BS Weisz, S Mashiach, AL Lidor, M Zolti, M Goldenberg. Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, and Sackler-School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
LF Albuquerque, LA Albuquerque, P Diaz Bordon. SOBENCE, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Retrospective Analysis of 305 Consecutive Cases of Endometrial Ablation and Partial
Transcervical Tubal Sterilization with the Stop Device
IH Bae, AC Pagedas, CA Barr, C Alexander, DS Bae. St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
JM Cooper, 2J Kerin, 3KB van Herendael, 4T Price. University of Arizona, School of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona; 2University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; 3 Jan Palfjin General Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium; 4 Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, South Carolina. 1
1
Clinical Outcomes and Economics Benefits of Three Methods of Treating of Menorrhagia JM Berman. DMC Sinai Grace Hospital. Southfield, Michigan.
Endometrial Laser Intrauterine Thermal Therapy (ELITT)
Ambulatory Hysteroscopic Surgery with 5 Fr. Bipolar Device: Technical Aspects, Indications and Limits
J Donnez. Catholic University of Louvain, Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc, Brussels, Belgium.
S Bettocchi, O Ceci, L Impedovo, A Pellegrino, L Laricchia, F Marello. II Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Microwave Endometrial Ablation vs Hysterectomy to Treat Menorrhagia
Cervical and Vaginal Pathologies Detected Through the Hysteroscope Using the Vaginoscopical Approach
E Downes, P O’Donovan. Women’s Diagnostic Unit, Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
S Bettocchi, O Ceci, L Impedovo, A Pellegrino, L Laricchia, F Marello. II Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
What Is Happening to Worldwide Hysterectomy Rates? E Downes. Women’s Diagnostic Unit, Chase Farm Hospital, The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
Office Hysteroscopy Diagnostic Accuracy. Comparison Between Hysteroscopic and Hysterectomy Findings O Ceci, S Bettocchi, L Impedovo, A Pellegrino, L Laricchia, F Marello. II Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Tension Free Vaginal Tape (TVT). A New Mini Invasive Technique in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence
Operating Room Nurse Equals Educator?
A Fasolino, CG Pisapia, MC Fasolino. General Hospital Department Obstetric and Gynecology Salerno Italia, Salerno, Italy.
FJ Charney. Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
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Additional Abstracts
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy as Alternative to Abdominal Hysterectomy in Women with Fibroids
Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA) Women’s Perception of its Impact on Their Health at Six Months
A Fasolino, S Cassese, MC Fasolino. General Hospital Department Obstetric and Gynecology Salerno Italia, Salerno, Italy.
S Kanumuru. Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom.
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy of Large Uteri Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy
Pelvic and Paraaortal Lymphadenectomy Performed with Coelio Shauta Operation in Patient with Cervix Carcinoma
A Fasolino, G Colarieti, MC Fasolino. General Hospital Department Obstetric and Gynecology Salerno Italia, Salerno, Italy.
M Kopjar, M Zadro, T Viskovic, M Simic, I Maricic, N Knezovic, I Alvir, R Fures, V Borgudan. General Hospital Zabok, Zabok, Croatia.
New Technologies, Clinical Outcomes, and Emerging Liability Issues in Laparoscopic Surgery
Appendectomy in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery for Pelvic Pain
DI Galen, EF Galen. Reproductive Science Center of the San Francisco Bay Area, San Ramon, California.
TL Lyons, WK Winer, AM Woo. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
Laparoscopic Myomectomy Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Transvaginal Tube
T Guerra, E Herrero, A Menendez, J Xercavins. University Hospital of Vall D’Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
AJ McCartney, SG Salfinger. St. John of God Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco, Washington.
Microwave Endometrial Ablation: Does it Affect the Hysterectomy Rate? TJ Hayes, MA Ellard, NC Sharp. Royal United Hospital Bath, Combe Park, Bath, United Kingdom.
Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy and Vaginal Radial Hysterectomy for the Treatment of Gynecological Cancers
Clinical Analysis of 3,000 Cases of Laparoscopic Surgery
M Montanino Oliva, A Tocci, F Magnani, M Bonifante, M Marceca, M Primicerio. San Giovanni Ev. Hospital, Tivoli, Rome, Italy.
M Hur, SJ Yoon. Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
A Novel Device for Single Puncture Laparoscopic Pomeroy Tubal Ligation: The “Endo Squid”
Vaginal Vault Suspension with 5 mm Mersilene Suture Through Laparoscopy
1
SF Palter, 2D Rajhansa. 1Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; 2United States Surgical Corporation/AutoSuture, Inc.
G Iga, E Gonzalez, E Segovia. San Jose Hospital, Technological Institute of Monterrey (ITESM), Monterrey, N.L. Mexico.
Use of a Head Mounted Display (HMD) Virtual Reality (VR) Headset as a Patient Distraction Device for Surgical Procedures Under Local Anesthesia
Leakage Compensation and Normal Pressure Maintenance of Laparoscopic Insufflators: Is High-Flow = Better Performance?
SF Palter, O Sobko-Koziupa, T Gilhuley, C Johnson. Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
1
VR Jacobs, 2JE Morrison, 1Jr., C Mundhenke, 1W Jonat, 3 D Harder. 1 Christian-Albrechts-University, Frauenklinik (Ob/Gyn), Kiel, Germany; 2Fayette Medical Center, Fayette, Alabama; 3Institute for Medical Physics and Bio Physics, University of Goettingen, Germany.
Psychological Evaluation and Support in Gynecologic Laparoscopy SB Poquet, EF Gassibe. Instituto PROAS de Procreacion Asistida y Cirugia Endoscopica, Mendoza, Argentina.
Pressure Balance Sprayer for Laparoscopy Laparoscopic Repair of Enterocele and Vaginal Vault Suspension
VR Jacobs, 2DA Melanson, 2PK Campbell, 2AS Sawhney. 1 Christian-Albrechts-University, Frauenklinik (Ob/Gyn), Kiel, Germany; 2Confluent Surgical, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts.
EA Pott-Grinstein, CY Liu. Chattanooga Women’s Laser Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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August 2000, Vol. 7, No. 3 Supplement
The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Minimal Endometriosis and Uterine Didelphys with Partially Obstructed Conjoined Endocervical Canals Resulting in Hematometria and Pyometria Treated by Dilation
Screening for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain AM Woo, TL Lyons, WK Winer. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
GB Sherard, CC Hayslip, SM Atkinson. East Carolina University/Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina.
Endometrial Polyp Resection on Office Regimen without Anesthesia: A Comparison of Two Techniques
Laparoscopic Needle Introducer
1
K Valtchev. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
1
SA Zulli, 1S Mariorenzi, 2A Rossetti, 1U Bellati. ”G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy; 2 Columbus Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Hysteroscopic Training via CD-Rom YRM Van Belle. St. Jansziekenhuis, Brussels, Belgium.
Obliterated Cervical Canal and Diagnostic Hysterectomy without Anesthesia: Comparison Between Old and New Technique and Instrumentation
Effective Ways to Save Money During Operative Laparoscopy WK Winer. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
SA Zulli, S Mariorenzi, A Rossetti, U Bellati. 1 ”G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy; 2 Columbus Hospital, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
The Key Ingredients for Successful Anticipation During Operative Laparoscopy WK Winer. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ways O.R. Personnel to Have a Positive Experience During Operative Laparoscopy WK Winer. Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia.
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