Fertility and Sterility
Volume 84, Issue 6 , Page 1581, December 2005

Challenges of evaluating surgical outcomes

  • Michael P. Diamond, M.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints requests: Michael P. Diamond, M.D., University Women’s Care Inc., Department of OB/GYN, Division of REI, 3750 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200-D, Detroit, MI 48201 (FAX: 313-993-4534).

Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, University Women’s Care Inc., Detroit, Michigan

Received 4 May 2005; received in revised form 30 June 2005; accepted 30 June 2005.

The role of surgery vs. IVF–embryo transfer to improve the potential for conception will vary as enhancements of these interventions occurs. Well-designed and conducted studies, controlling for the complexities of surgical trials are needed.

Key Words:  IVF , surgery , clinical trials , endometriosis , adhesions , infertility

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PII: S0015-0282(05)03338-8

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.06.037

Fertility and Sterility
Volume 84, Issue 6 , Page 1581, December 2005

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