Deep infiltrating endometriosis is associated with markedly lower body mass index: a 476 case-control study.

Background: An inverse association between BMI and endometriosis has been reported but remains controversial. We decided to evaluate the association between BMI and the different types of endometriosis, classified as superficial endometriosis (SUP), deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and ovarian endometrioma (OMA).

Methods: From a prospective database of patients who underwent gynecological surgery between February 2005 and October 2008, we compared 238 patients with a histological diagnosis of endometriosis to 238 age- and smoking-status-matched controls using a prospective preoperative questionnaire and surgical data.

Total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign uterine pathologies: obesity does not increase the risk of complications.

Background: This study was designed to investigate the intra-operative characteristics and the risk of intra- and post-operative complications in cases of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) in overweight, obese and non-obese patients.

Methods: This cohort study includes all patients undergoing TLH for benign pathologies between January 1993 and June 2007 in Cochin university hospital (Paris). Demographic and surgical data were analysed.

Severe ureteral endometriosis: the intrinsic type is not so rare after complete surgical exeresis of deep endometriotic lesions.

Objective: To evaluate the rate of intrinsic ureteral endometriosis in patients presenting with severe ureteral endometriosis.

Design: Observational study between June 1992 and December 2007.

Setting: University tertiary referral center.