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Epidemiological analysis of hysterectomies performed at the public health syste...
Augusto,Carolina Fornaciari; Caraça,Daniel Bier; Podgaec,SergioSUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To analyze the public data of hysterectomies performed in the only health system in the city of São Paulo between 2008 and 2018. METHODS: The following public health system data were extracted and analyzed: age, technique, number of surgeries, mortality during hospitalization, length of stay in the establishment (days), and amounts paid by the public network. RESULTS: A total of 20,119 proced...
Evaluation of a Laparoscopic Multi-approach Training for Obstetrics and Gynecol...
Maranhao,Débora Davalos Albuquerque; Barison,Gustavo Anderman Silva; Alvarenga-Bezerra,Vanessa; Ferreira,Laís Assenheimer de PaulaAbstract Objective To analyze the applicability and efficiency of amulti-approach laparoscopic training in improving basic laparoscopic skills of obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) residents. Methods Cross-sectional, observational and descriptive study, developed at the Experimentation and Surgery Training Center (CETEC, in the Portuguese acronym) of the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein with OBGYN residents. T...
Gynecological Surgery and COVID-19: What is the Impact and How Should I Manage it?
Rosa-e-Silva,Julio Cesar; Ribeiro,Paulo Ayroza; Brito,Luiz Gustavo Oliveira; Gomes,Mariano Tamura Vieira; Podgaec,SergioAbstract It is estimated that around 28 million surgeries will be postponed or canceled worldwide as a result of this pandemic, causing a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of more than 2 million cancer cases. In Brazil, both the National Health Agency (ANS) and National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) advised the postponement of elective and non-essential surgeries, causing a considerable impact on the n...
Sexual function, anxiety and depression in women with benign breast disease. A ...
Fairbanks,Flávia; Andres,Marina Paula; Caldeira,Priscila; Abdo,Carmita; Podgaec,SergioSummary Introduction: Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent, affecting 40% of the female population. The incidence of such dysfunction is known to be higher among women with malignant breast disease and in patients with depression or anxiety. However, there are few data regarding the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among women with benign breast disease (BBD). Objective: To evaluate the incidence of sexual dy...
Epidemiological profile and postoperative complications of women undergoing gyn...
Coelho,Sônia Maria; Perez,Elizabeth de La Trinidad Castro; Lins,Cynthia Dantas de Macedo; Gomes,Mariano Tamura VieiraObjective: To evaluate the epidemiological profile and the operative complications of patients undergoing gynecological operations for benign diseases in a tertiary public hospital in the state of Roraima, Brazil. Methods: We conducted a retrospective survey through the analysis of 518 records of patients submitted to gynecological operations between January and June 2012. We included the three major operations...
Endometriosis is an important cause of pelvic pain in adolescence
Andres,Marina de Paula; Podgaec,Sergio; Carreiro,Karina Belickas; Baracat,Edmund ChadaObjective: despite endometriosis being a common disease, where early detection is key to preventing its progression, it is a condition often overlooked in adolescents. The aim of this study was to report the clinical characteristics of adolescent patients with endometriosis monitored in a tertiary hospital. Methods: a retrospective study of 394 patients undergoing surgery with a histological diagnosis of endome...
Fatores ambientais e endometriose
Bellelis,Patrick; Podgaec,Sergio; Abrão,Maurício SimõesA endometriose representa uma afecção ginecológica comum, atingindo de 5%-15% das mulheres no período reprodutivo e até 3%-5% na fase pós-menopausa. Essa doença é definida pelo implante de estroma e/ou epitélio glandular endometrial em localização extrauterina, podendo comprometer diversos locais. Humanos e animais são expostos diariamente a poluentes químicos que têm a capacidade de influenciar negativamente p...
Th1 and Th2 immune responses related to pelvic endometriosis
Podgaec,Sergio; Dias Junior,João Antonio; Chapron,Charles; Oliveira,Ricardo Manoel de; Baracat,Edmund Chada; Abrão,Maurício SimõesOBJECTIVE: This study analyzed the relationship between clinical characteristics of endometriosis and Th1/Th2 immune response patterns. METHODS: A prospective study was performed with 65 patients with endometriosis (Group A) and 33 without the disease (Group B). Measurement of IL 2, 4 and 10, TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma was carried out in peripheral blood and peritoneal fluid. RESULTS: Serum TNF-alpha was higher in...
Aspectos epidemiológicos e clínicos da endometriose pélvica: uma série de casos
Bellelis,Patrick; Dias Jr,João Antônio; Podgaec,Sergio; Gonzales,Midgley; Baracat,Edmund Chada; Abrão,Maurício SimõesOBJETIVO: Descrever aspectos clínicos e epidemiológicos das pacientes portadoras de endometriose pélvica operadas em nosso serviço. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo de 892 pacientes submetidas a videolaparoscopia com confirmação histológica do diagnóstico de endometriose. RESULTADOS: A média de idade foi de 33,2 ± 6,3 anos, sendo 78,7% brancas. Observamos 76,9% de mulheres com 2º ou 3º graus completos; 56,5% das p...
Epigastric pain relating to menses can be a symptom of bowel endometriosis
Podgaec,Sergio; Gonçalves,Manoel Orlando; Klajner,Sidney; Abrão,Mauricio SimõesCONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is a common affliction that may affect the intestinal tract. The objective of this case report was to describe an unusual clinical presentation of this form of the disease. CASE REPORT: The patient was a 35-year-old woman with epigastric pain that only occurred during menstruation, who had a history of bladder endometriosis. Endoscopy of the upper digestive tract showed norm...