The First World Congress On: Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology &
Infertility
Prague, Czech Republic - 1999 Book of Proceedings
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Oncology
Ovarian Cancer: the Place of Conservative Surgery
P. SCHWARTZ
Asymptomatic Endometrial and Ovarian Findings in Post Menopausal Women
U. BELLER
Can We Do More? What Matters Matter (Conventional and Complementary Care)
C.O. “SKIP” GRANAI
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Laparoscopy in Gynecologic Oncology
Lymphadenectomy: Laparoscopy versus Laparotomy
J. M. MONAGHAN
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Ovarian Cancer
The Role and Limit of Doppler Ultrasound
A. KURJAK
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HRT Different Mode of Hormonal Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy for All: To Dose or Overdose?
A. R. GENAZZANI, M. CIAPONI and M. GAMBACCIANI
HRT: The Ideal Timing to Start and Stop
J. W. W. STUDD and A. VASHISHT
Hormonal Replacement Therapy: to Bleed or Not to Bleed
R. F. CASPER
Pills, Dermal Gels or Patches for HRT
R. SITRUK-WARE
New Progestin – How Strong Is the Evidence?
F. AL-AZZAWI
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Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover
U. A. LIBERMAN
Quantitative Ultrasound and X-ray Based Techniques in the Management of
Osteoporosis
D. HANS, M. ALLAOUA and DO. SLOSMAN With the participation of L. GENTON
Prevention of Osteoporosis With Other Than HRT-Bisphosphonates
U. A. LIBERMAN
Selecting the Oestrogen for Treatment
J. STUDD and A. VASHISHT
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Implantation
The Value of Luteal Support
S. DAYA
Relevance of Assisted Hatching with Blastocyst Stage Transfer
M. TUCKER
Are Blastocysts the Answer?
D. K. GARDNER
Is the Culture Medium Important for Embryo Viability in Human IVF?
Y. J. R. MÉNÉZO, S. EL MOUATASIM and P. GUÉRIN
Markers of Viability
D. K. GARDNER
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Controversies in Ovulation Induction
Gonadotropin Stimulation Regimens and Oocyte Embryo Quality
U. D. GORDON
Effects of Different Gonadotrophin Preparations in the Management of
Anovulation
R. HOMBURG
Role of Luteinizing Hormone Activity in The Stimulation of Multiple
Folliculogenesis
M. FILICORI and G. COGNIGNI
Menotropin LH Content and Assisted Reproduction Outcome
L. G. WESTERGAARD
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Ovulation Induction and Stimulation Protocols with rFSH
What Is the Evidence that rFSH Is Better than uFSH?
S. DAYA
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Cetrotide in Daily Clinical Practice
GnRH Agonists Versus Antagonist, Where Are We Today?
J. A. F. HUIRNE, C. B. LAMBALK, R. JANSSENS and J. SCHOEMAKER
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Endometriosis
Stages of Endometriosis: Does It Affect the Success of IVF?
B. GULEKLI, W. M. BUCKETT and S. L. TAN
Surgery V Pharmacological Treatment – Is It Stage Dependent Pharmacology
S.K. SMITH
Endometriosis: A Mystery Tour for the Clinician and Patient
W. LEDGER, W. SCHLAFF and D. OLIVE
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes: Does it Exist?
D. R. COUSTAN
Can Macrosomia Be Prevented?
M. HOD and S. ASCHKENAZI
Induction of Labor in Gestational Diabetes
J. ATAD
Can Shoulder Dystocia Be Prevented?
I. BLICKSTEIN
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Management of Twin Pregnancy
Controversies and Potential Solutions for Zygosity Assessments
L. G. KEITH, J. J. OLESZCZUK, G. A. MACHIN, C. L. SMITH and D. M. KEITH
Can Ultrasound Determine Chorionicity and Amnionicity in Mutiple
Pregnancy?
I. MEIZNER
Different Modes of Management for Twin Twin Transfusion Syndrome
N.M. FISK
Cesarean Section for All Twins?
I. BLICKSTEIN
Ethical Controversies in the Management of Multiple Pregnancy
F. CHERVENAK and L. McCULLOUGH
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The Hormone Continuum
A Clinical Comparison of Two OCS: Triphasic Norgestimate/35 MCG EE Vs.
Monophasic Norethindrone Acetate/20 MCG EE
J. LIPPMAN, C. SIU, A. GODWIN and J. MASSARO
Oral Contraceptive Estrogen Dose Considerations: What Is the Evidence?
A. M. KAUNITZ
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Oral Contraception
Gynecological Examination in Children - Pro
J. HOREJSI
Can We Go to Low with Oestrogens?
M. SHORT
Contraceptive Options for Adolescents
G. CREATSAS
Hormonal Contraception for Young Adolescents – No
V. BRUNI, M. DEI and L. MAGNANI
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Contraception
V. UNZEITIG
Contraception in the 4th & 5th Decade
M. SHORT
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Micromanipulation
ICSI: Should It Be Routine in Human in Vitro Fertilization?
W. SCHOOLCRAFT
Inheritance of Infertility – Dangers for Generations Downstream?
A. TROUNSON, D. CRAM, B. SONG, R. McLACHLAN, D. DE KRETSER and E. YONG
The Role of Cytoplasmic Transfer
R. G. GOSDEN
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: Polar Body Biopsy
Y. VERLINSKY and A. KULIEV
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Medical Management of Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids and Dysfunctional
Uterine Bleeding
Medical Management of Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids and Dysfunctional
Uterine Bleeding: Does Hysterectomy Still Have a Place in Modern Management?
D. OLIVE, J. DONNEZ and E. THOMAS
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Atosiban - A Specific Evolution for the Management of Pre-Term Labor
Us Placebo-Controlled Trials of Atosiban in the Treatment of Preterm
Labour
T. MURPHY GOODWIN
Worldwide Comparative Trials Of Atosiban In The Treatment of Preterm
Labour
R. F. LAMONT
Clinical Significance of Atosiban in the Treatment of Preterm Labour
J.-M. MOUTQUIN
Atosiban – A Specific Evolution for the Management of Preterm Labour
P. STEER
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Multiple Pregnancy Reduction
Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction – First or Second Trimester
S. LIPITZ
Multifetal Pregnancy – Should We Reduce to One?
T. MARDESIC and P. MÜLLER
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Ultrasound Scanning for Fetal Malformation
Should Routine Ultrasound Examination Be Performed by Indication Only?
L. CHITTY
Ultrasound for All: By Whom and When? How Often?
F. CHERVENAK and L. McCULLOUGH
Nuchal Translucency Screening
L. CHITTY
Can We Diminish the Age Related Amniocentesis Rate?
R. FRYDMAN, M. DOMMERGUES, F. AUDIBERT, C. BENATTAR, C. CHAMPAGNE and V.
GOMEL
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Cesarean Section: The Increasing Incidence
Cesarean Section for All Twins?
I. BLICKSTEIN
Woman’s Right – CS Following Patient’s Request: Yes or No?
S. PATERSON-BROWN
Vaginal Delivery Following 2CS
A. SINHA and S. ARULKUMARAN
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Fetal Monitoring
Is There a Place for Electronic Fetal Monitoring in Low Risk Pregnancy
A. SINHA and S. ARULKUMARAN
Does Electronic Fetal Monitoring Increase CS Rate
A. SINHA and S. ARULKUMARAN
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Increasing Success Rate in IVF
Hydrosalpinx in IVF. Does It Matter?
A. STRANDELL and L. HAMBERGER
Protein-Free Medium for Embryo Transfer
D. K. GARDNER
Selecting Embryos for Transfer Following Genetic Investigation
A. TROUNSON, C. MAGLI, G. JONES, L. GRAS and L. GIANAROLI
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Repeated Pregnancy Loss
Definition and Etiology of Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion
R. F. CASPER
Repeated Pregnancy Loss – Is Investigation Important – Starting When?
S. DAYA
Luteal Phase Defect and Supportive Measures – Does It Help
J. WALKER
Critical Appraisals of Immunological Treatment (PRO)
H. J. A. CARP
Critical Appraisal of Immunologic Treatment – Con
J. WALKER
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss – Does Any Treatment Help? Role of Intravenous
Immunoglobulin
S. DAYA
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Male Infertility
Is Andrology Passé?
F. COMHAIRE and A. MAHMOUD
Treatment of Varicocele: The Best Option for the Management of Subfertile
Men
F. COMHAIRE
The Role of FSH Therapy for Male Infertility in the Era of ICSI
D. FELDBERG, I. BAR-HAVA, J. ASHKENAZI, I. VOLIOVITCH, M. SHELEF, A. SHWARTZ
and Z. BEN-RAFAEL
Are There Factors Predicting the Success of Sperm Recovery During
Mesa-Tese Procedures?
K. KOCÍ, M. TRNKOVÁ, I. JULIŠ, M. MRÁZEK, K. JAROLÍMKOVÁ, Z. MAYER, M.
LACHMAN, O. TEPLÁ, J. MÍKA, L. HYBNEROVÁ and J. JIRMANOVÁ
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Infertility, HRT and Oncology
Ovulation Induction and Cancer: Is There a Link?
L. LERNER-GEVA, T. BLUMSTEIN and B. LUNENFELD
Cryopreservation of Ovarian Tissue in Cancer Patients
R.G. GOSDEN
What Can We Expect from Thawing Gametes?
A. TROUNSON, L. KULESHOVA and L. GIANAROLI
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SERM
Evidence-Based Clinical Effects of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
(SERMS)
M. W. DRAPER
Raloxifene Vs. ERT in Osteoporosis. What Do We Know?
I. VERED
Compliance: Raloxifene vs Hormone Replacement Therapy
D. HOCHNER-CELNIKIER
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Hysterectomy
Do the Different Approaches Stem from Real Medical Advantages or Surgeon
Preferences?
T. FALCONE
Robotics Versus Human Golden Fingers in Gynaecological Endoscopy
L. METTLER
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Endometrial Ablation
Hysteroscopic Versus Non-Hysteroscopic Ablation Technique
H. FERNANDEZ
Endometrial Ablation: Malignancy Following Ablation, Myth or Reality?
A. H. DeCHERNEY
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Ectopic Pregnancy
Methotrexate Versus Salpingotomy
H. FERNANDEZ
Ectopic Pregnancy: Laparoscopic Salpingectomy Vs. Salpingostomy
A. H. DeCHERNEY
Methotrexate (MTX) Treatment for Ectopic Pregnancy – Systemic vs Local
Injection
M. PANSKY
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