Pain associated with hysteroscopic sterilization.

Background And Objectives: The safety and efficacy of female hysteroscopic sterilization using the Essure system has been well documented. Given the marked differences in the execution of hysteroscopic and laparoscopic sterilization, the objective of this study was to assess the experience of pain postprocedure between the 2. Secondary end-points included postoperative pain medication, time to return to normal activities, postprocedure bleeding, and patient satisfaction.

Preoperative double-contrast barium enema in patients with suspected intestinal endometriosis.

Study Objectives: To assess the usefulness of double-contrast barium enema (DCBE) in the diagnosis of endometriotic lesions of the bowel and to define its potential value in preoperative decision making for intestinal surgery.

Design: Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting: General hospital with a specialized endometriosis unit.

Pregnancy outcomes and deliveries after laparoscopic myomectomy.

Study Objective: To assess pregnancy outcomes and deliveries after laparoscopic myomectomy.

Design: Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting: General hospital.