Prospective Study
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2024; 12(21): 4652-4660
Published online Jul 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4652
Comparison of ovarian preservation versus oophorectomy on fertility outcomes in patients with endometriosis post-laparoscopic surgery: A prospective study
Jin-Jin Zhou, Ke Yu, Hai-Yan Mao, Cen Li
Jin-Jin Zhou, Ke Yu, Cen Li, Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
Hai-Yan Mao, Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: The concept of this study was jointly proposed by Zhou JJ and Yu K, who participated in data collection; The initial draft was drafted by Mao HY; Zhou JJ contributed to the formal analysis of this study, while Li C conducted guiding research, methodology, and visualization on the manuscript; Zhou JJ and Li C participated in this study, validated it, and jointly reviewed and edited the manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University Ethics Committee.
Clinical trial registration statement: This study is registered at the Clinical Registry: https://www.researchregistry.com (Reviewreg1833).
Informed consent statement: This study has obtained informed consent forms signed by patients and guardians.
Conflict-of-interest statement: We declare that there is no potential conflict of interest disclosure relationship.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
CONSORT 2010 statement: The authors have read the CONSORT 2010 statement, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CONSORT 2010 statement.
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Corresponding author: Cen Li, MM, Doctor, Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, No. 368 Hanjiang Middle Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China. licen86@163.com
Received: April 24, 2024
Revised: May 23, 2024
Accepted: June 7, 2024
Published online: July 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Preserving ovaries during laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis enhances spontaneous pregnancy rates and reduces time to conception. However, increased risk of disease recurrence necessitates individualized decision-making based on patient age, fertility goals, and disease severity.