Current trends in minilaparoscopy.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight relevant strategies to overcome poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor resistance and present key clinical trials. RECENT FINDINGS:The use of PARP inhibition (PARPi) for frontline maintenance offers substantial clinical benefit in patients with homologous recombination-deficient tu...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Hinchcliff E,Chelariu-Raicu A,Westin SN

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electro-stimulation has been reported to be effective in the relief of stress and urge urinary incontinence. The rates of cure and improvement brought about by pelvic floor electro-stimulation in patients with urinary incontinence are 30-50% and 60-90%, respectively. In clinical practice, vaginal, anal and surface ele...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Yasuda K,Yamanishi T

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired immunodeficiency virus infections had recently been the leading cause of death in minority women of reproductive age in several urban cities in the United States. In addition, more than 80% of infants with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection acquired the infection perinatally. These alarming data ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Sison AV

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) through the analysis of cell-free DNA in maternal plasma has rapidly changed screening for fetal chromosome abnormalities. We review practical and ethical challenges associated with the transition, progress in their resolution, and identify new emerging difficulties...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Benn P,Chapman AR

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Through the study of naturally occurring mutations in humans, the creation of mutations by site-directed mutagenesis, and the production of transgenic knockout mice, further understanding of molecular reproductive endocrinology had been achieved. Mutations in the aromatase gene in females have confirmed that its defic...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Layman LC

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The most common method of antepartum fetal surveillance is the nonstress test (NST). Although it has satisfactory false-negative rates, dubious nonreactive results may challenge the physician. Any method or factor increasing the reactive NST results or shortening the time to attain a reactive test may...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Esin S

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past year has seen major challenges to existing maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein testing protocols for both neural tube defects and chromosomal anomalies. These challenges are reviewed along with the physiology of alpha-fetoprotein; the use of amniocentesis, ultrasonography, and additional serum markers in women w...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Drugan A,Dvorin E,Obrien JE,Johnson MP,Evans MI

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The different patterns of autoreactivity that may account for the premature infertility observed in patients with premature ovarian failure are described. RECENT FINDINGS:Animal model studies have detailed fundamental immune dysregulatory patterns that induce ovarian failure in the context of global ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Tuohy VK,Altuntas CZ

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The recovery of immature oocytes followed by in-vitro maturation (IVM) and in-vitro fertilization is an attractive alternative to conventional in-vitro fertilization treatment in which controlled ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins is used to increase the number of available oocytes and embryos. Si...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Chian RC,Lim JH,Tan SL

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hysteroscopic myomectomy was a revolution for surgical treatment of symptomatic submucosal myoma. RECENT FINDINGS:A new International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics classification for myoma was recently described. Type 0, 1 and 2 are submucosal like in the European Society for Human Reproduc...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Capmas P,Levaillant JM,Fernandez H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Specialized fetal echocardiography at 18 to 22 weeks for high-risk groups is well established as being sensitive and specific for most cardiac abnormalities. Early fetal echocardiography (< 16(+0) weeks, i.e. 16 weeks and 0 days) is a feasible alternative to mid second trimester scanning for families at risk of congen...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Carvalho JS

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The battle against the epidemic of sexually transmitted infections continues but the clinician has new diagnostic and therapeutic weapons. This manuscript reviews new technologies, as well as novel applications of newer methodologies, such as utilization of amplified DNA techniques for urine specimens or patient-colle...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Biro FM

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although there is effective screening for cervical cancer, it continues to be a healthcare problem in developing countries. To increase survival rates, different strategies with neoadjuvant chemotherapy have been developed. Nearly all trials that analysed neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus surgery demonstr...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Sardi JE,Boixadera MA,Sardi JJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) accounts for approximately 20% of mammographically diagnosed breast cancers. Currently, there is a trend to consider DCIS as a lesion for which treatment deescalation is advocated to avoid overtreatment, that is, radiotherapy in addition to breast-conserving surgery or ...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lebeau A,Kühn T

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The management of locally advanced breast cancer requires a combined-modality treatment approach involving surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy. In this paper, we review clinical and experimental studies in order to evaluate how basic and clinical research in locally advanced breast cancer has p...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Barni S,Mandalà M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The obstetrician-gynecologist must assume a dual role in the future provision of health care to women. Not only should the obstetrician-gynecologist function as a consultant for medical and surgical problems peculiar to the female reproductive tract, but also assume a broader-based role for preventive medicine and hea...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Laube DW

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) is a promising area of cancer therapeutic research. Therapies targeting the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)/programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) mechanism of tumor immune evasion have resulted in durable responses in many difficult-to-treat tumor types. While these...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Chin CD,Fares CM,Konecny GE,Rao J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The principles of neonatal neurological protection following intrapartum hypoxia are briefly reviewed. The physiological principles behind the use of cardiotocograph patterns in defining the timing and mechanism of fetal hypoxia and injury are then demonstrated. RECENT FINDINGS:Fetal neurological inj...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Schifrin BS,Ater S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Abortion services are essential in sexual and reproductive health and should be held to the same standards as other health services. Patient (or person)-centeredness is a key dimension of healthcare quality that incorporates the perspectives of patients in care provision. The purpose of this review is...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Altshuler AL,Whaley NS

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent publications about emergency and implantable contraception focused on increasing the awareness about emergency contraceptive methods and on updating readers about the controversies surrounding Norplant. Both emergency and implantable contraception have excellent safety and efficacy profiles, yet neither has rea...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Cullins VE,Garcia FA

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Amidst the worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, a new medical landscape revolving around telemedicine has arisen. The purpose of this review is to describe and analyze current urogynecologic guidelines for optimizing usage of telemedicine when treating women with pelvic floor disorders. RECEN...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Serna-Gallegos T,Ninivaggio CS

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the latest developments in screening and diagnosis of non-chromosomal genetic diseases. RECENT FINDINGS:Major recent advances include the completion of the Human Genome Project, the use of microarray and related technologies for mass screening and diagnosis of thousands of genetic abnormali...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Lau TK,Leung TN

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Telomere attrition and dysfunction has become a well established pathway involved in organismal aging, not only because it imposes a limitation to cell division and therefore, tissue regeneration but also because telomere homeostasis influences other pathways involved in aging. However, the implicatio...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Varela E,Sánchez-de-Puerta I,García-Velasco JA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fetal magnetic resonance imaging is becoming more used in the evaluation of complex fetal abnormalities. Rapid advances in the technology and application of fetal magnetic resonance imaging necessitate a review of this subject. RECENT FINDINGS:Diffusion-weighted imaging, magnetic resonance spectrosco...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Sandrasegaran K,Lall CG,Aisen AA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists as adjunctive therapy with gonadotropins for ovulation induction in in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies has become common clinical practice. With the recent advent of potent gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists free from the marke...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Gordon K,Danforth DR,Williams RF,Hodgen GD

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Intestinal endometriosis is commonly diagnosed in the setting of deeply infiltrating endometriosis. A multidisciplinary team that includes gynaecologists and general surgeons traditionally performs laparoscopic bowel resections for symptomatic patients. Recently, Pereira et al. has published the resul...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Pereira RM,Zanatta A,Serafini PC,Redwine D

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to analyze what is known to date about the relation between telomeres and male fertility, and if it is possible for telomeres, or elements related to them, to be used as new prognostic biomarkers in fertility treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:Cells in germ series, including spe...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Balmori C,Varela E

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1991, the abortion literature was characterized by articles relating to 1) epidemiologic issues in abortion care, 2) advances in knowledge and experience with medical abortifacients such as mifepristone (RU 486), and 3) cervical ripening prior to abortion with the use of both mifepristone and prostaglandins. Techni...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Blumenthal PD

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Thyroid disorders are common in pregnancy and affect maternal and fetal outcome. RECENT FINDINGS:The reference values for normal thyroid function during first and second trimester had been re-evaluated recently. Hypothyroxinemia affects the neuropsychological development of the child. Maternal thyroi...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Gärtner R

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing number of diseases in child and adult life are now thought to have their origins in the fetal period. Central to this predisposition is restriction of fetal growth. During the period reviewed in this article, the associations between adult hypertension and low birthweight were confirmed, and numerous stu...

journal_title：Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology

authors： Newnham J

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00