title: Challenges of evaluating surgical outcomes.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, University Women's Care Inc., Detroit, Michigan, USA. mdiamond@med.wayne.edu
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Diamond
mesh_terms: D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery