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Naveed Ullah Khan¹, Zahoor Ahmed¹, Fareesa Waqar², Sarwat Saeed¹, Fatima Batool¹ and Maria Zafar¹

ABSTRACT

Objective: Therefore, this cross-sectional study sought to ascertain the prevalence and characteristics of gynecological pathologies discovered during diagnostic laparoscopy in a diverse patient population.

Study Design: Cross Sectional Study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Ali Medical Center Islamabad from September 2021 to April 2023.

Materials and Methods: Eighty four patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy in Ali Medical Center, Islamabad, comprised the study population. Demographic characteristics and locations, diameters, and degrees of severity of the gynecological pathologies discovered during the procedure were recorded. Surgical interventions for each disease were also recorded.

Results: Endometriosis (30.95%), ovarian cysts (15.47%), uterine fibroids (11.90%), adenomyosis (14.28%), pelvic adhesions (10.71%), ovarian tumors (7.14%), and other miscellaneous pathologies (9.52%) were the most prevalent gynecological pathologies found in the study. Prevalence rates were substantially influenced by demographic factors including education, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. Excision, cystectomy, myomectomy, hysterectomy, adhesiolysis, oophorectomy, and other variable surgical procedures were performed based on the specific pathology.

Conclusion: The study contributed to evidence-based decision-making in gynecology and offered important insights for enhancing the quality of treatment in the management of gynecological pathologies.

Key Words: Fibroids; Gynecology; Laparoscopy; Malignant tumors; Metastasis; Ovarian cysts; Surgical interventions.

Citation of article: Khan N, Ahmed Z, Waqar F, Saeed S, Batool F, Zafar M. Prevalence and Characteristics of Gynecological Pathologies Identified During Diagnostic Laparoscopy: A Cross-Sectional Study in A Diverse Patient Population. Med Forum 2023;34(6):139-144.