Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyCavaterm thermal balloon endometrial ablation versus hysteroscopic endometrial resection to treat menorrhagia: the French, multicenter, randomized study.
To compare the efficacy and safety of Cavaterm thermal balloon endometrial ablation with hysteroscopic endometrial resection. ⋯ Cavaterm thermal balloon ablation was as effective as hysteroscopic endometrial resection to treat menorrhagia, both resulting in a significant reduction in menstrual blood loss and high patient satisfaction.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2006
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyA comparative study of hysteroscopic sterilization performed in-office versus a hospital operating room.
To compare hysteroscopic female sterilization procedures performed in-office versus a hospital operating room (OR) among newly trained physicians. ⋯ There is no clear advantage to performing hysteroscopic sterilization in a hospital OR. Hysteroscopic sterilization can be performed safely and efficiently in an office setting.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · May 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialPreemptive port site local anesthesia in gynecologic laparoscopy: a randomized, controlled trial.
To assess the impact of preemptive infiltration of port site with local anesthetic on postlaparoscopy pain. ⋯ Preemptive infiltration of trocar sites with ropivacaine is not effective in postoperative pain relief.