Neil P. Johnson

TL;DR: Among women undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease, VH appears to be superior to LH and AH, as it is associated with faster return to normal activities and less febrile episodes postoperatively.

TL;DR: Significantly improved outcomes suggest VH should be performed in preference to AH where possible, however, for some important outcomes, the analyses were underpowered to detect important differences, or they were simply not reported in trials.

TL;DR: This is the first time that a large, global, consortium, representing 34 major stake-holding organizations from five continents, has convened to systematically evaluate the best available current evidence on the management of endometriosis, and to reach consensus.

TL;DR: Significantly speedier return to normal activities and other improved secondary outcomes (shorter duration of hospital stay and fewer unspecified infections or febrile episodes) suggest that vaginal hysterectomy is preferable to abdominal hysteretomy where possible, although it brings a higher chance of bladder or ureter injury.

TL;DR: An international consensus statement on the classification of endometriosis is produced through systematic appraisal of evidence and a consensus process that included representatives of national and international, medical and non-medical societies, patient organizations, and companies with an interest in endometiosis.