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ArticleBiomedicines2024

Feasibility of Predicting Surgical Duration in Endometriosis Using Numerical Multi-Scoring System of Endometriosis (NMS-E).

Masao Ichikawa, Tatsunori Shiraishi, Naofumi Okuda, Shigeru Matsuda, Kimihiko Nakao, Hanako Kaseki, Go Ichikawa, Shigeo Akira, Masafumi Toyoshima, Yoshimitu Kuwabara and 1 more

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Masao IchikawaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8602, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-9863-7637
Tatsunori ShiraishiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokuso Hospital, 1715 Kamagari, Inzai, Chiba 270-1694, Japan.
Naofumi OkudaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8602, Japan.
Shigeru MatsudaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8602, Japan.
Kimihiko NakaoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8602, Japan.
Hanako KasekiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokuso Hospital, 1715 Kamagari, Inzai, Chiba 270-1694, Japan.
Go IchikawaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokuso Hospital, 1715 Kamagari, Inzai, Chiba 270-1694, Japan.
Shigeo AkiraMeirikai Tokyo Yamato Hospital, 36-3 Honcho Itabashi, Tokyo 173-0001, Japan.
Masafumi ToyoshimaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8602, Japan.
Yoshimitu KuwabaraDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8602, Japan.
Shunji SuzukiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8602, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-3996-2624

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Abstract

backgroundEndometriosis is a multifaceted gynecological condition that poses diagnostic challenges and affects a significant number of women worldwide, leading to pain, infertility, and a reduction in patient quality of life (QoL). Traditional diagnostic methods, such as the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (r-ASRM) classification, have limitations, particularly in preoperative settings. The Numerical Multi-Scoring System of Endometriosis (NMS-E) has been proposed to address these shortcomings by providing a comprehensive preoperative diagnostic tool that integrates findings from pelvic examinations and transvaginal ultrasonography.

methodsThis retrospective study aims to validate the effectiveness of the NMS-E in predicting surgical outcomes and correlating with the severity of endometriosis. Data from 111 patients at Nippon Medical School Hospital were analyzed to determine the correlation between NMS-E scores, including E-score-a severity indicator-traditional scoring systems, surgical duration, blood loss, and clinical symptoms. This study also examined the need to refine parameters for deep endometriosis within the NMS-E to enhance its predictive accuracy for disease severity.

resultsThe mean age of the patient cohort was 35.1 years, with the majority experiencing symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain. A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between the NMS-E's E-score and the severity of endometriosis, particularly in predicting surgical duration (Spearman correlation coefficient: 0.724,

conclusionsOur findings suggest that the NMS-E represents a valuable preoperative diagnostic tool for endometriosis, effectively correlating with the disease's severity and surgical outcomes. Incorporating the NMS-E into clinical practice could significantly enhance the management of endometriosis by addressing current diagnostic limitations and guiding surgical planning.

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deep endometriosisendometriosis severity predictionlaparoscopic surgery for endometriosisnumerical multi-scoring system of endometriosis (NMS-E)pelvic examinationpreoperative diagnostic methodr-ASRM classificationsurgical duration estimationtransvaginal ultrasound

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PMCPMC11201286

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