Publications by authors named "Aubert AgostinI"

Objectives: Fear of pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion remains a barrier to its adoption. In the absence of consensus on an optimal pharmacological strategy, it is crucial to determine the factors influencing this pain to reassure and improve the patient experience.

Methods: It was a prospective study conducted in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur between August 2023 and 2024, interviewing adult patients and healthcare professionals during consultations for IUD insertion.

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Study Objective: To study the inter-rater reliability of an electronic complementary uterine diagram (electronic American Fertility Society [eAFS] freely available at https://bit.ly/eAFS-score) in comparison with the conventional American Fertility Society (cAFS) intrauterine adhesion (IUA) scoring system. As a secondary aim, we wanted to assess the intra-rater reliability of these tools.

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Objective: To determine the factors associated with an increased risk of cesarean scar defect formation.

Methods: A systematic literature search was performed up to July 2022 in PubMed databases following the PRISMA recommendations. All available English-language clinical studies presenting one or more factors that may affect the risk of cesarean scar defect were included.

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Background: Limited evidence exists on the influence of hospital procedure volume, socioeconomic status, and comorbidities on surgical abortion outcomes.

Objective: Our study aimed to assess the association between hospital procedure volume, individual and neighborhood deprivation, comorbidities, and abortion-related adverse events.

Study Design: A nationwide population-based cohort study of all women hospitalized for surgical abortion was conducted from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 in France.

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Background: Abortion (also known as termination of pregnancy) is an essential element of women's reproductive health care. Feedback from women who underwent medical termination of pregnancy about their experience is crucial to help practitioners identify women's needs and develop necessary tools to improve the abortion care process. However, the collection of this feedback is quite challenging.

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Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the implementation of an ERAS programme for deep pelvic endometriosis (DPE) surgery in terms of length of stay (LOS), postoperative complications (POC) and rehospitalisation rate.

Methods: This was a comparative retrospective monocentric study in the Gynaecologic Department of the La Conception Hospital in Marseille, France. We compared a 'conventional' group, with classic perioperative management corresponding to patients undergoing DPE surgery between April 8, 2014 and January 23, 2018, and an 'ERAS' group after setting up the ERAS protocol from February 6, 2018 to March 6, 2020.

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  • The study outlines a 10-step minimally invasive laparoscopic technique called multibipolar radiofrequency myolysis, aimed at treating symptomatic myomas in women.
  • A video demonstration guides viewers through the procedure, which is shown to be especially beneficial for women desiring future fertility.
  • The technique, approved by the local institutional board as it focuses on procedural demonstration rather than a specific clinical case, is designed to simplify the learning process and improve accessibility for medical practitioners.
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Aims: To evaluate the rate of residual tumor in re-excision specimen of patients with positive margins in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) following breast-conservative surgery, and to identify predictive factors of residual tumor.

Material And Methods: We conducted a monocentric, retrospective study, from January 2010 to December 2020. All 103 patients who underwent re-excision for positive margins in DCIS following breast-conservative surgery for in situ or invasive breast carcinoma were included.

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Study Objective: To evaluate whether laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) offers advantages over conventional laparoscopy (CL) in benign adnexal surgery.

Design: Randomized controlled study.

Setting: Gynecology-Obstetrics Unit of the University Hospital of the Conception in Marseille, France.

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  • The study aimed to create a self-administered questionnaire to measure physicians' performance anxiety during obstetric procedures.
  • A two-round Delphi method was used, where experts rated item relevance, resulting in 23 items categorized into five dimensions of anxiety.
  • The next step involves validating this tool with a real population to ensure its effectiveness.
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Objective: Assessment of the practices and knowledge of general practitioners in Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse regarding their patients's sexual health.

Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among general practitioners in Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse from January 12, 2023 to February 9, 2023. A questionnaire was developed and sent to general practitioners practicing in Bouches-du-Rhône and Vaucluse.

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  • The French National College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists updated their guidelines in 2018 to manage endometriosis pain, now incorporating new therapies and research up to 2021.
  • A new diagnostic approach using patient questionnaires and saliva analysis may help identify pelvic pain issues without the need for surgery.
  • Dienogest (DNG) is recognized as an effective first-line treatment for endometriosis pain, and new oral GnRH antagonists are expected to hit the French market soon, offering rapid results with easier administration compared to existing treatments.
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Introduction: Since 2020 in France, at-home medical abortion (AHMA) has been authorised for up to nine weeks of gestation. All consultations can be performed via teleconsultation. The determination of gestational age (GA) by interrogation avoids a systematic ultrasound and facilitates the care pathway.

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Objective: To evaluate the evolution of endometriomas with or without medical treatment.

Methods: This retrospective observational study was performed at the Gynaecological Center, Hôpital La Conception (Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Marseille). We reviewed clinical data of patients with at least one endometrioma diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and at least one other MRI exam after more than three months.

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  • Pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) refers to situations where a pregnancy test is positive but no pregnancy can be confirmed in the uterus or outside it (like in an ectopic pregnancy).
  • The study assessed the effectiveness of a test called Inexscreen to diagnose abnormal pregnancies and ectopic pregnancies in patients diagnosed with PUL, involving 251 patients from a French hospital.
  • Results showed Inexscreen has moderate sensitivity and specificity for abnormal pregnancies (56.3% and 62.8%) and better sensitivity for ectopic pregnancies (81.3%), highlighting its potential as a quick and affordable testing option.
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  • * Traditionally, tubal reanastomosis was done through microsurgery, which, while precise, carried some risks and complications.
  • * The advancement of robot-assisted laparoscopy has made the procedure easier and safer, offering better conditions for reanastomosis with increased precision and stability.
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Research Question: What are the diagnostic performances of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans when used to identify mild endometriosis of the uterosacral ligaments (USL)?

Design: Monocentric retrospective study of patients who underwent a pelvic MRI followed by laparoscopy for determination of endometriosis between January 2016 and December 2020. Patients were included whether endometriosis of USL was suspected or not, but patients presenting large lesions that left no doubt as to their endometriotic nature on the MRI were excluded. Six criteria for the description of USL on MRI were studied to determine their diagnostic performances in predicting the presence of endometriosis on laparoscopy as follows: asymmetry, thickening, irregularity, straightness, the presence of a nodule or a hypersignal T1 spot.

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  • The study compares two surgical methods—hysteroscopy and vacuum aspiration—for treating incomplete spontaneous abortions, with the goal of determining which method leads to better pregnancy outcomes for women planning to conceive in the future.* -
  • Conducted as a randomized controlled trial with 574 participants across 15 French hospitals, the research specifically looked at pregnancies lasting at least 22 weeks over a two-year follow-up period.* -
  • Results showed no significant difference in successful pregnancy rates between the two groups, with 62.8% from the hysteroscopy group and 67.6% from the vacuum aspiration group achieving the desired outcome, suggesting that neither method proved superior in promoting future fertility.*
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Introduction: Women frequently report pain associated with medical termination of pregnancy (MToP), and its management can differ largely between centres. This study aimed at evaluating in real-life settings pain related to MToP and its management in France.

Methods: This was a non-interventional prospective, longitudinal study run in 23 centres between 2015 and 2016 that included 893 pregnant women.

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Study Objective: To assess the feasibility and patient satisfaction of outpatient management of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy.

Design: Observational study.

Setting: Multicentric study in four French centers: La Conception University Hospital, Marseille; Simone Veil Hospital, Cannes; Simone Veil Hospital, Eaubonne; and Jules Verne Clinic, Nantes.

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The objective of this study was to investigate the feelings and experiences of infertile women with deep infiltrating endometriosis during and after a first pregnancy achieved by in-vitro fertilization (IVF). We conducted a qualitative monocentric study between May and November 2020. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with infertile women with deep infiltrating endometriosis who achieved a first pregnancy by IVF and delivered at least two years prior to the interview.

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  • * Out of 407 contacted, 133 general practitioners responded, with 61.7% scoring above 75% on knowledge-related questions, indicating a general awareness of symptoms such as dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain, although less attention was given to uro-digestive disorders.
  • * The findings highlight that more frequent gynecological consultations and familiarity with current guidelines correlate with better knowledge of endometriosis, though a significant number still lack adequate referral practices for suspected cases.
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Introduction: On March 17, 2020, the first mandatory national lockdown was implemented in France, followed by an adaptation of health services to ensure access to abortion care. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 and the emergency measures on abortion care taken during this period in the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region (PACA) in France.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study was based on the health insurance information system national database (SNDS), which included all women who had an abortion between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2020 in the PACA region.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Aubert AgostinI"

  • - Aubert Agostini's recent research primarily focuses on women's reproductive health, including the risks and outcomes associated with surgical procedures such as cesarean sections and abortion, as well as innovative treatment approaches like Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for endometriosis.
  • - His systematic reviews and cohort studies analyze various factors such as surgical techniques, hospital procedure volumes, and patient demographics, which can influence surgical outcomes and complications in obstetric and gynecological contexts.
  • - Agostini's work aims to improve clinical practices through the development of standardized tools for measuring performance anxiety among practitioners and understanding patient experiences through novel methods like social media analysis, thus enhancing the overall quality of care in obstetrics and gynecology.