title: Randomized studies in endoscopic surgery--where is the proof?
abstract: We have attempted to review the best available evidence for the commonest gynaecological endoscopic procedures. Controlled studies are the exception rather than the rule, and randomized studies are even rarer. Therefore, the results of large, uncontrolled series must be acknowledged. As a result, for most procedures, sufficient information is now available regarding indications, efficacy, and complications to determine their role in routine clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nagele
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Molnár
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Magos
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D017722:Hospital Charges; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012107:Research Design; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome