Management of symptomatic fibroids: conservative surgical treatment modalities other than abdominal or laparoscopic myomectomyOlav Istre
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Endoscopic Unit, Ullevaal University Hospital, Kirkeveien 166, N 0407 Oslo, Norway
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 22:735-47. 2008
..This chapter will review surgical treatment modalities other than hysterectomy and abdominal or laparoscopic myomectomy...
Changing hysterectomy technique from open abdominal to laparoscopic: new trend in Oslo, NorwayOlav Istre
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ulleval University Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 14:74-7. 2007
..To evaluate the change in hysterectomy technique...
- Current treatment options for abnormal uterine bleeding: an evidence-based approach
Olav Istre
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ulleval University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 21:905-13. 2007
..The tools currently at our disposal permit greater management flexibility, which must be tailored to the individual clinical situation. This chapter reviews the evidence-based approach and minimally invasive therapy...
- Managing bleeding, fluid absorption and uterine perforation at hysteroscopy
Olav Istre
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ulleval University Hospital, 0407 Oslo, Norway
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 23:619-29. 2009
..Finally, death due to septicaemia or fluid overload has been reported only very rarely (0.1%). These different complications are discussed in detail...
- Laparoscopic occlusion compared with embolization of uterine vessels: a randomized controlled trial
Kirsten Hald
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ulleval University Hospital, University of Oslo, Norway
Obstet Gynecol 109:20-7. 2007
..To compare clinical outcome 6 months after treatment with bilateral laparoscopic occlusion of the uterine artery versus uterine leiomyoma embolization...
- Severe complications caused by retained tissue in laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy
Marit Lieng
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Endoscopic Unit, Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 13:231-3. 2006
..During the last year, we experienced serious complications in two patients because of inadequate removal of the tissue in the morcellator procedure. These cases are presented and discussed in this case report...
- A randomized trial comparing monopolar electrodes using glycine 1.5% with two different types of bipolar electrodes (TCRis, Versapoint) using saline, in hysteroscopic surgery
Anette Berg
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ullevaal University Hospital Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Fertil Steril 91:1273-8. 2009
..To compare three types of equipment during hysteroscopic resection...
- Treatment of uterine myomas with transvaginal uterine artery occlusion: possibilities and limitations
Kirsten Hald
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ulleval University Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 15:631-5. 2008
..However, improvement of the technique and equipment is needed. Care with regard to the ureters is required during further studies aimed at evaluating this approach...
- First experience of a modified device for excision of the endocervix in a reverse cone during laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy
Marit Lieng
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 15:624-6. 2008
..Long-term effects of the device will be evaluated in a prospective randomized trial...
- Prevalence, 1-year regression rate, and clinical significance of asymptomatic endometrial polyps: cross-sectional study
Marit Lieng
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital, Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 16:465-71. 2009
..To estimate the prevalence, 1-year regression rate, and clinical significance of endometrial polyps in women aged 45 to 50 years...
- Clinical effectiveness of transcervical polyp resection in women with endometrial polyps: randomized controlled trial
Marit Lieng
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 17:351-7. 2010
..To estimate the clinical effectiveness of transcervical resection of endometrial polyps...
- Hysteroscopic resection of symptomatic and asymptomatic endometrial polyps
Marit Lieng
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 14:189-94. 2007
..To estimate the occurrence of malignancy and atypical hyperplasia in endometrial polyps in patients with and without symptoms...
- Treatment of endometrial polyps: a systematic review
Marit Lieng
Department of Gynecology, Oslo University Hospital, Ulleval, Oslo, Norway
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 89:992-1002. 2010
..Transcervical resection of endometrial polyps is usually performed in order to exclude atypic and/or malignant endometrial changes, to relieve abnormal uterine bleeding or to improve infertility...
- Laparoscopic occlusion of uterine vessels for the treatment of symptomatic fibroids: Initial experience and comparison to uterine artery embolization
Kirsten Hald
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ullevaal Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Am J Obstet Gynecol 190:37-43. 2004
..CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic occlusion of uterine vessels is a promising new method for treating fibroid-related symptoms, with less postoperative pain than embolization and comparable effects on symptoms...
- Uterine artery embolization versus laparoscopic occlusion of uterine arteries for leiomyomas: long-term results of a randomized comparative trial
Kirsten Hald
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ulleval, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
J Vasc Interv Radiol 20:1303-10; quiz 1311. 2009
..To compare long-term symptom recurrence and 6-month magnetic resonance (MR) imaging results after two different treatments for uterine leiomyomas...
- Outpatient laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with assistance of the lap loop
Marit Lieng
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Endoscopic Unit, Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 12:290-4. 2005
..To elucidate the safety and patient satisfaction with laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) performed in an outpatient setting...
- Multiple myomas treated with a temporary, noninvasive, Doppler-directed, transvaginal uterine artery clamp
Olav Istre
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Endoscopic Unit, Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 11:273-6. 2004
..Following removal of the clamp, blood flow in the uterine arteries returned immediately. Menorrhagia symptoms diminished. Three months following treatment, uterine volume decreased by 48.9%, and dominant myoma volume decreased by 77.2%...
- Uterine rupture after laparoscopic myomectomy
Marit Lieng
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ullevaal University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 11:92-3. 2004
..This and similar case reports indicate that inadequate laparoscopic suturing is not the only factor involved in rupture of the uterine wall during pregnancy after laparoscopic myomectomy...
- Endoscopic treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) involving the bladder and rectosigmoid colon
Anton Langebrekke
Department of Gynaecology, Ulleval University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 85:712-5. 2006
..To study the feasibility, complications and symptom relief of laparoscopic treatment in patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis...
- Endometrial ablation with NovaSure GEA, a pilot study
Bjorn Busund
Department of Gynecology, Ullevaal University Hospital, 0407 Oslo, Norway
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 82:65-8. 2003
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- Comparison of laparoscopy and laparotomy in patients with endometrial cancer
Anton Langebrekke
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ullevaal Hospital, University of Oslo, N-0407 Oslo, Norway
J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 9:152-7. 2002
..The procedure is difficult, however, and should be reserved to dedicated laparoscopists. It has low morbidity and, contrary to earlier recommendations, may be performed in older women with comorbidity...
- Long-term treatment of menorrhagia with levonorgestrel intrauterine system versus endometrial resection
Ilkka Rauramo
The Finnish Medical Society Duodecim, Helsinki, Finland
Obstet Gynecol 104:1314-21. 2004
..The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term efficacy of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system and transcervical resection of the endometrium in the treatment of menorrhagia...
- [Laparoscopic surgery in endometrial carcinoma]
Anton Langebrekke
Endoskopisk og onkologisk seksjon, Kvinnesenteret, Ulleval universitetssykehus, 0407 Oslo
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 122:2436-9. 2002
..We wanted to evaluate initial results and feasibility of laparoscopic surgery in patients with stage I endometrial cancer...
