Challenges in measuring sleep quality among women with endometriosis: A comparison of two questionnaires.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to underscore the issues associated with the dichotomization of categories in sleep questionnaires among women diagnosed with endometriosis and sleep disturbances, as well as their potential impact on the validity of the research findings. BACKGROUND: A range of questionnaires is employed across settings from primary care to research to classify sleep disturbances. Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) are two frequently utilized instruments for evaluating sleep. Nonetheless, these tools may produce divergent outcomes when applied to the same population. METHODS: To evaluate the sleep quality of patients with deep endometriosis (DE), two self-administered questionnaires were utilized: ISI and PSQI. Patients rated their average pelvic pain over the preceding four weeks on a numeric rating scale (NRS) ranging from 0 to 10. Patients with an ISI score >14 or PSQI >5 were classified as poor sleepers, while the others as good sleepers. RESULTS: Among the 161 patients who completed both sleep questionnaires, 129 (80 %) rated their subjective sleep quality as good. However, when the scores from the sleep questionnaires were analyzed, only 17 (11 %) patients were classified as good sleepers by the PSQI, whereas the ISI classified 83 (52 %) patients as good sleepers. When comparing the standardized scores, moderate to good reliability was found (intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.76; 95 % confidence interval, 0.69-0.82). CONCLUSION: Both questionnaires yield consistent scores that seem comparable in women with DE; however, the cutoff values seem inadequate for this population. Therefore, we can probably rely on both questionnaire scores, yet their recommended cutoff values should be approached with caution.

Robotic Surgery for Bladder Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Approach.

INTRODUCTION: Women with bladder endometriosis often present with more advanced stages of endometriosis. Robotic surgery has emerged as a promising approach to the management of bladder endometriosis. This systematic review aims to analyze the current literature on robotic surgery for bladder endometriosis and describe our systematic approach to surgical treatment. METHODS: This review followed the PRISMA guidelines, which ensured a comprehensive and transparent approach to selecting and evaluating relevant studies. We conducted a thorough literature search to identify studies that investigated the use of robotic surgery for bladder endometriosis. Relevant databases were searched, and inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select eligible studies. Data extraction and analysis were performed to assess the outcomes and effectiveness of robotic surgery for the treatment of bladder endometriosis. RESULTS: We did not find any randomized clinical trials with the use of robotics in the treatment of bladder endometriosis. We found only two retrospective studies comparing robotic surgery with laparoscopy, and another retrospective study comparing robotic surgery, laparoscopy, and laparotomy in the treatment of bladder endometriosis. All the other 12 studies were solely case reports. Despite the lack of robust evidence in the literature, the studies demonstrated that robotic surgery is feasible and is associated with reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. CONCLUSIONS: The utilization of robotic technology is a promising option for the surgical management of bladder endometriosis. We advocate a surgical systematic approach for the robotic treatment of bladder endometriosis. Robotic technology, with its 3D vision, instrumental degrees of freedom, and precision, particularly in suturing, may provide potential benefits over traditional laparoscopy.

Impact of chronic pelvic pain and painful bladder syndrome on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index on women with deep endometriosis: a cross-sectional study.

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Painful bladder syndrome (PBS) is frequently associated with deep endometriosis (DE), and both conditions cause chronic pelvic pain (CPP), which often impairs sleep quality. This study was aimed at analyzing the impact of CPP plus PBS in women with DE on the global sleep quality index using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and subsequently examine each sleep dimension. METHODS: One hundred and forty women with DE were included and answered the PSQI and the O'Leary-Sant Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms and Problem Index questionnaires with or without CPP. Women were categorized into good or poor sleepers using the PSQI cutoff; subsequently, a linear regression model was used to analyze the PSQI score and a logistic regression model for each questionnaire's sleep component. RESULTS: Only 13% of women with DE had a good sleep. Approximately 20% of those with DE but no/mild pain were good sleepers; 138 women with DE (88.5%), 94% with PBS, and 90.5% with moderate/severe pain were poor sleepers. For PSQI components, CPP worsened the subjective sleep quality by more than threefold (p = 0.019), increased sleep disturbances by nearly sixfold (p = 0.03), and decreased the sleep duration by practically sevenfold (p = 0.019). Furthermore, PBS increased sleep disturbances by nearly fivefold (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The addition of PBS to CPP in women with DE is devastating for overall sleep quality, probably because it impacts some sleep dimensions unaffected by CPP and amplifies the problem in those already affected by pain.

The relationship between pain intensity and insomnia in women with deep endometriosis, a cross-sectional study.

PURPOSE: To investigate the relationship between pain intensity and insomnia frequency in women with a diagnosis of deep endometriosis. The hypothesis is that these patients with moderate or severe pain have a higher frequency of insomnia than those with mild or no pain. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study of women with deep endometriosis categorized by pelvic pain intensity based on a numerical scale. Insomnia was assessed through a self-reported questionnaire, and multiple logistic regression was used to control for confounders between pain and insomnia. RESULTS: We included 234 women in the study, 39 (17%) without pelvic pain; 66 (29%) with mild pain; 53 (23%) moderate pain; and 76 (32%) severe pain. Twenty-nine (74%) pain-free women and 50 (75%) with mild pain had no insomnia; only 3 (8%) of the former and 3 (4%) of the latter group had severe insomnia. However, twenty-nine (55%) women with moderate pain and 37 (48%) with severe pain had insomnia. The logistic regression model showed that moderate to severe pain increased insomnia 2.8 times, twice for every 10 years of pain duration, and twice in women with low education levels. CONCLUSIONS: Women with moderate or severe pain had a high frequency of insomnia, increasing management complexity in patients with deep endometriosis. Pain intensity, pain duration, and low education level increased the chance of insomnia in those patients.

Can reducing the number of stitches compromise the outcome of laparoscopic Burch surgery in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

The retropubic colposuspension in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence has been rescued with the laparoscopic route. Some authors have reduced the number of stitches, from two to one, due to the difficulty of suturing by this route. To what extent can this modification compromise outcome? To answer this question, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on the MEDLINE/PubMed and LILACS/SciELO databases between 1990 and 2015. We included randomized clinical trials, cohort studies and case-control series comparing laparoscopic versus open Burch, and two versus one stitch in laparoscopic Burch, with a minimum follow-up of one year. Fourteen studies compared laparoscopic versus open Burch, in which we found no differences between the two techniques using one stitch (Relative Risk - RR - of 0.94, 95% CI 0.79-1.11) and two stitches (RR of 1.03, 95% CI 0.97-1.10). Only one study compared one stitch versus two stitches in laparoscopic Burch, with cure rates of 68% versus 87%, respectively (p-value= 0.02). We did not identify differences when compared open technique with two stitches versus laparoscopic with one stitch and open technique with two stitches versus laparoscopic with two. The study comparing one versus two laparoscopic stitches demonstrated superior results with the latter. Although there is no robust evidence, when Burch surgery is performed laparoscopically, the use of two stitches seems to be the best option.

Can reducing the number of stitches compromise the outcome of laparoscopic Burch surgery in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence? Systematic review and meta-analysis / A redução do número de pontos pode comprometer o resultado da cirurgia de Burch por via laparoscópica no tratamento da incontinência urinária de esforço? Revisão sistematizada e metanálise

ABSTRACT The retropubic colposuspension in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence has been rescued with the laparoscopic route. Some authors have reduced the number of stitches, from two to one, due to the difficulty of suturing by this route. To what extent can this modification compromise outcome? To answer this question, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on the MEDLINE/PubMed and LILACS/SciELO databases between 1990 and 2015. We included randomized clinical trials, cohort studies and case-control series comparing laparoscopic versus open Burch, and two versus one stitch in laparoscopic Burch, with a minimum follow-up of one year. Fourteen studies compared laparoscopic versus open Burch, in which we found no differences between the two techniques using one stitch (Relative Risk - RR - of 0.94, 95% CI 0.79-1.11) and two stitches (RR of 1.03, 95% CI 0.97-1.10). Only one study compared one stitch versus two stitches in laparoscopic Burch, with cure rates of 68% versus 87%, respectively (p-value= 0.02). We did not identify differences when compared open technique with two stitches versus laparoscopic with one stitch and open technique with two stitches versus laparoscopic with two. The study comparing one versus two laparoscopic stitches demonstrated superior results with the latter. Although there is no robust evidence, when Burch surgery is performed laparoscopically, the use of two stitches seems to be the best option.

RESUMO A colpossuspensão retropúbica no tratamento da incontinência urinária de esforço vem sendo resgatada com a via laparoscópica. Alguns autores reduziram o número de suturas, de duas para uma, devido à dificuldade de sutura por esta via. Até que ponto essa modificação pode comprometer o resultado? Para responder a esta pergunta, foi realizada uma revisão sistemática e metanálise nas bases de dados MEDLINE/PubMed e LILACS/SciELO entre 1990 e 2015. Incluímos ensaios clínicos randomizados, estudos de coorte, caso controle, comparando Burch laparoscópico versus Burch aberto e duas versus uma sutura no Burch laparoscópico, com follow-up mínimo de um ano. Quatorze estudos compararam Burch laparoscópico versus aberto, nos quais não encontramos diferenças entre as duas técnicas, utilizando uma sutura (Risco Relativo (RR) de 0,94 [IC 95% - 0,79-1,11]) e duas suturas (RR de 1,03 [IC 95% - 0,97-1,10]). Apenas um estudo comparou uma sutura versus duas suturas no Burch laparoscópico, com taxas de cura de 68% versus 87%, respectivamente (p-valor=0,02). Quando comparadas técnica aberta com duas suturas versus laparoscópica com uma sutura e técnica aberta com duas suturas versus laparoscópica com duas suturas, não identificamos diferenças. O estudo que comparou uma versus duas suturas laparoscópicas demonstrou resultado superior com a técnica de duas suturas. Apesar de não haver evidências robustas, quando a cirurgia de Burch for realizada por via laparoscópica, o uso de duas suturas parece ser a melhor opção.

O Controle de Qualidade em Mamografia e o INCA: Aspectos Históricos e Resultados / Quality Control in Mammography and INCA: Historical Aspects and Results / El Control de Calidad en Mamografía y el INCA: Aspectos Históricos y Resultados

Introdução: Programas de rastreamento mamográfico exigem o controle da qualidade dos exames e uso seguro da radiação. No Brasil, o Instituto Nacional de Câncer José Alencar Gomes da Silva (INCA) acompanhou esse processo. Objetivo: Descrever o contexto histórico do controle das doses e da qualidade da mamografia no Brasil sob a perspectiva do INCA e os resultados obtidos por dois programas de qualidade de abrangência nacional. Método: Pesquisa descritiva, de abordagem mista, utilizando documentos e publicações relacionadas ao controle de qualidade em mamografia e resultados dos programas do INCA e do Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por Imagem (CBR) entre 2009 e 2016. Resultados: A pesquisa documental descreve as ações de controle de qualidade da mamografia desde a década de 1970 até o ano de 2012. Entre 2009 e 2016, foram realizadas 1.156 medidas de dose em 738 serviços e 2.633 avaliações da qualidade dos exames em 390 serviços. O valor médio da dose glandular média foi de 1,81 mGy por incidência, com 22,7% das avaliações acima dos valores de referência. Em relação à qualidade dos exames, 14,0% não estavam conformes quanto aos critérios clínicos de qualidade da imagem, 5,8% quanto aos critérios físicos e 16,7% quanto à classificação BI-RADS®. Conclusão: A análise documental revela marcos importantes da qualidade da mamografia nas últimas décadas. Os resultados dos programas do INCA e do CBR fornecem informações relevantes para o desenvolvimento de ações dirigidas ao controle da dose e da qualidade da imagem e dos laudos em mamografia.

Abstract Introduction: Mammographic screening programs require quality control of the exams and safe use of radiation. In Brazil, the National Cancer Institute José Alencar Gomes da Silva (INCA) followed this process. Objective: To describe the historical context of dose control and mammography quality in Brazil from the INCA perspective and the results obtained by two national quality programs. Method: Descriptive research with mixed approach, using documents and publications related to mammography quality control and results of the programs of INCA and the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) between 2009 and 2016. Results: The documentary research describes the actions of quality mammography control from the 1970s to the year 2012. Between 2009 and 2016, 1,156 dose measurements were performed in 738 services and 2,633 evaluations of exams quality in 390 services. The mean value of the mean glandular dose was 1.81 mGy per incidence, with 22.7% of the assessments above the reference values. Regarding the quality of the exams, 14.0% were not according to the clinical criteria of image quality, 5.8% regarding the physical criteria and 16.7% regarding the BI-RADS® classification. Conclusion: Documentary analysis reveals important milestones in the quality of mammography in recent decades. The results of INCA and CBR programs provide relevant information for the development of actions directed to dose and image quality control and mammography reports.

Resumen Introducción: Programas de cribado en mamografía exigen un riguroso control de calidad y uso seguro de la radiación. En Brasil, el Instituto Nacional de Cáncer José Alencar Gomes da Silva (INCA) acompaña este proceso. Objetivo: Describir el contexto histórico del control de las dosis y la calidad de la mamografía en Brasil desde la perspectiva del INCA, así como resultados alcanzados por programas de alcance nacional. Método: Investigación descriptiva, de abordaje cualitativa y cuantitativa, utilizando documentos y publicaciones del INCA y del Colegio Brasileño de Radiología y Diagnóstico por Imagen (CBR) para servicios verificados entre 2009 y 2016. Resultados: La búsqueda documental mostró las acciones del control de calidad en mamografía desde la década de 1970 hasta el año 2012. Entre 2012 y 2016 se realizaron 1.156 verificaciones de dosis en 738 servicios y 2.633 evaluaciones de calidad del examen en 390 servicios. El valor promedio de la dosis glandular media fue de 1,81 mGy por proyección y el 22,7% de ellas fuera de los valores de referencia. 14,0% no estaban conformes en relación a los criterios clínicos de calidad de la imagen, 5,8% en relación a los criterios físicos y 16,7% en relación a la clasificación BI-RADS® informada. Conclusión: El análisis documental muestra marcos importantes sobre la calidad de la mamografía en las últimas décadas. Los resultados de los programas del INCA y el CBR, ofrecen informaciones relevantes para desarrollar acciones dirigidas a la calidad de la imagen, el control de las dosis y los informes médicos.