The role of laparoscopy in the propaedeutics of gynecological diagnosis

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate agreement between pre- and post-laparoscopy gynecological diagnosis in order to demonstrate the rationality of this minimally invasive technique use in gynecological propaedeutics. Methods: Retrospective chart review study conducted between March 2010 and October 2016 b...

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Published in:Acta cirúrgica brasileira 2019-01, Vol.34 (1)
Main Authors: Argentino, Gislaine Laperuta Serafim, Bueloni-Dias, Flávia Neves, Leite, Nilton José, Peres, Gustavo Filipov, Elias, Leonardo Vieira, Bortolani, Vitória Cristina, Padovani, Carlos Roberto, Spadoto-Dias, Daniel, Dias, Rogério
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Education, Medical
Endometriosis
Infertility, Female
Laparoscopy
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Pelvic Pain
Techniques
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Summary:Abstract Purpose: To evaluate agreement between pre- and post-laparoscopy gynecological diagnosis in order to demonstrate the rationality of this minimally invasive technique use in gynecological propaedeutics. Methods: Retrospective chart review study conducted between March 2010 and October 2016 based on a convenience sample. 315 patients undergoing surgical laparoscopy at the Center of Gynecologic Endoscopy and Family Planning of Botucatu Medical School/UNESP. Pre- and postoperative diagnoses were compared by the diagnosis agreement test considering the proportions of events. Results: Laparoscopy contributed to diagnosis in 59.6% of infertility cases (P>0.05), in 93.7% of chronic pelvic pain of undetermined origin (P
ISSN:0102-8650
1678-2674
DOI:10.1590/s0102-865020190010000010