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Al-Memar M, Saso S, Bobdiwala S, et al., 2016, Validation of a virtual reality simulator for the use of transvaginal ultrasound in gynaecology and early pregnancy, BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol: 123, Pages: 212-212, ISSN: 1470-0328
Chatterjee J, Howden S, Saso S, et al., 2016, Metastatic low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma of the broad ligament: A case report and literature review., Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pages: 1-3, ISSN: 1364-6893
Bracewell-Milnes T, Saso S, Bora S, et al., 2016, Investigating psychosocial attitudes, motivations and experiences of oocyte donors, recipients and egg sharers: a systematic review., Human Reproduction Update, ISSN: 1460-2369
INTRODUCTION: The donation of oocytes has been made feasible as a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF). This treatment offers an answer for infertile women with ovarian conditions, such as primary ovarian insufficiency. Demand for oocyte donors has been on the rise globally, with infertile couples, as well as gay men, increasingly using it as a means to found their families. With an acute shortage of oocyte donors globally, the psychosocial aspects behind oocyte donation are important for fertility clinics to understand. This paper aims primarily to provide an up-to-date systematic review of the psychosocial aspects of oocyte donation from the point of view of oocyte donors and recipients and egg sharers. Its secondary aims are to explore the motives and experiences of donors as well as attitudes towards donor anonymity and disclosure. An emphasis has been placed on the analysis of donors in the UK. No review has analysed together the aforementioned donor groups along with recipient group. METHODS: A systematic search of English peer-reviewed journals of four computerized databases was undertaken, with no time restriction set for publications. RESULTS: There were 62 studies which met the inclusion criteria and were included in the systematic review. Attitudes towards donation were positive from both a donor oocyte and recipient point of view, with medical procedures being well tolerated and excellent post-donation satisfaction among all donor groups. There were distinct differences between the different donor groups and recipients in motivation for oocyte donation and decisions for disclosure. Attitudes towards anonymity issues were reassuring with a significant proportion of donors of all types willing to donate as identifiable donors. However, there were methodological limitations identified in the studies reviewed. CONCLUSION: This review successfully explored the important psychosocial aspects of oocyte donation. In general terms the attitudes and feeling of p
Saso S, Clarke A, Bracewell-Milnes T, et al., 2016, Psychological Issues Associated With Absolute Uterine Factor Infertility and Attitudes of Patients Toward Uterine Transplantation, PROGRESS IN TRANSPLANTATION, Vol: 26, Pages: 28-39, ISSN: 1526-9248
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Ismail AM, Hamed AH, Saso S, et al., 2015, Randomized controlled study of pre-conception thromboprophylaxis among patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion related to antiphospholipid syndrome, International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Vol: 132, Pages: 219-223, ISSN: 0020-7292
ObjectivesTo investigate the effects of pre-conception thromboprophylaxis among patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion and antiphospholipid syndrome.MethodsA randomized placebo-controlled trial enrolled patients with a history of recurrent spontaneous abortions and antiphospholipid syndrome who attended an Egyptian center between January 2011 and June 2013. Using a computer-generated sequence, patients were randomly allocated to receive 41 mg enoxaparin subcutaneously plus 81 mg aspirin daily pre-conception, or to receive placebo pre-conception. All patients received enoxaparin and aspirin following identification of fetal heart pulsation. The primary outcomes were live-birth rate and clinical-pregnancy rate at 0–6 months, and at 6–12 months. Intention-to-treat analyses were performed. Clinicians, investigators, and data analysts were masked to the treatment assignments.ResultsThe study enrolled 180 patients(90 in each group). No significant difference was observed between the intervention and control groups in the live-birth rate (67[74%] vs 59[66%]; P = 0.25). At 0–6 months, the clinical-pregnancy rate was higher in the intervention group (50[56%]vs 30[33%], P = 0.02). No significant difference between the intervention and control groups was observed in the clinical-pregnancy rate at 6–12 months (32[36%] vs 35[39%], P = 0.52).ConclusionAmong patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion and antiphospholipid syndrome, pre-conception enoxaparin increased the clinical-pregnancy rate at 0–6 months, but did not affect the clinical-pregnancy rate at 6–12 months or the live-birth rate.
Saso S, Louis LS, Doctor F, et al., 2015, Does fertility treatment increase the risk of uterine cancer? A meta-analysis, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, Vol: 195, Pages: 52-60, ISSN: 0301-2115
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Saso S, Thum MY, Bracewell-Milnes T, et al., 2015, Uterine auto-transplantation in a sheep model using iliac vessel anastomosis, 31st Annual Meeting of the European-Society-of-Human-Reproduction-and-Embryology (ESHRE), Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PRESS, Pages: 449-449, ISSN: 0268-1161
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Thum MY, Saso S, Clancy N, et al., 2015, Imaging of organ viability during uterine transplantation surgery, 31st Annual Meeting of the European-Society-of-Human-Reproduction-and-Embryology (ESHRE), Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PRESS, Pages: 34-34, ISSN: 0268-1161
Smith JR, Saso S, Bracewell-Milnes T, et al., 2015, Uterine allotransplantation in a rabbit model using aorto-caval anastomosis: a long-term viability study, 31st Annual Meeting of the European-Society-of-Human-Reproduction-and-Embryology (ESHRE), Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PRESS, Pages: 448-449, ISSN: 0268-1161
Saso S, Sawyer R, O'Neill NM, et al., 2015, Trachelectomy during pregnancy: What has experience taught us?, JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH, Vol: 41, Pages: 640-645, ISSN: 1341-8076
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Saso S, Petts G, Thum M-Y, et al., 2015, Achieving uterine auto-transplantation in a sheep model using iliac vessel anastomosis: a short-term viability study, ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, Vol: 94, Pages: 245-252, ISSN: 0001-6349
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Saso S, Clarke A, Bracewell-Milnes T, et al., 2015, Survey of perceptions of health care professionals in the United Kingdom toward uterine transplant, PROGRESS IN TRANSPLANTATION, Vol: 25, Pages: 56-63, ISSN: 1526-9248
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Saso S, Petts G, David AL, et al., 2015, Achieving an early pregnancy following allogeneic uterine transplantation in a rabbit model, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, Vol: 185, Pages: 164-169, ISSN: 0301-2115
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Saso S, Clancy N, Tziraki M, et al., 2015, Use of endoscopic laser speckle contrast analysis to assess uterine perfusion and blood flow in a uterine transplantation model, 25th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Saso S, Clancy N, Jones B, et al., 2015, Assessing uterine graft viability using multispectral imaging during uterine transplantation, 25th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
O'Brien AL, Chandiramani M, Lees CC, et al., 2014, MIDWIFE LED DELIVERY NICE guidance on place of birth falls short of neutrality, BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, Vol: 349, ISSN: 1756-1833
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Saso S, Petts G, Chatterjee J, et al., 2014, Uterine allotransplantation in a rabbit model using aorto-caval anastomosis: a long-term viability study, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, Vol: 182, Pages: 185-193, ISSN: 0301-2115
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Ismail AM, Hamed AH, Saso S, et al., 2014, Adding L-carnitine to clomiphene resistant PCOS women improves the quality of ovulation and the pregnancy rate. A randomized clinical trial, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, Vol: 180, Pages: 148-152, ISSN: 0301-2115
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Hamed AH, Emerson R, Bonaventura L, et al., 2014, Pregnancy after laparoscopic bilateral partial ovarian decortication for stage IC borderline ovarian tumour., J Obstet Gynaecol Can, Vol: 36, Pages: 826-829, ISSN: 1701-2163
BACKGROUND: Fertility preservation techniques are a growing area of research as more women in the reproductive age group develop gynaecologic cancers. We report here a novel technique of fertility preservation used in the treatment of a patient with borderline ovarian tumour. CASE: A 29-year-old woman with stage I borderline ovarian tumour was referred to our tertiary level hospital. She had a history of infertility and requested fertility preservation be considered in treatment decisions. We performed bilateral laparoscopic partial decortication of the ovaries, and the patient successfully conceived spontaneously following the procedure. CONCLUSION: Fertility-preserving surgery should be an option for young women with borderline ovarian tumours who wish to retain fertility. Removing abnormal ovarian tissue may restore fertility. The laparoscopic approach is safe and feasible for these patients.
Jarral OA, Saso S, Harling L, et al., 2014, Organ Dysfunction in Patients with Left Ventricular Impairment: What is the Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?, HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION, Vol: 23, Pages: 852-862, ISSN: 1443-9506
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Saso S, Bracewell-Milnes T, Ismail L, et al., 2014, Psychological assessment tool for patients diagnosed with absolute uterine factor infertility and planning to undergo uterine transplantation., J Obstet Gynaecol, Vol: 34, Pages: 504-507
Abstract Uterine transplantation (UTn) has been proposed as a treatment option for women diagnosed with absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI) and who are willing to bear their own child. AUFI renders a woman 'unconditionally infertile'. For AUFI women in general, UTn may offer a way to re-discover their own femininity through the restoration of fertility. Thus, when faced with a patient who may undergo UTn, the 'holistic approach' takes on an extra meaning. This is because the psychological element is two-sided for these patients. On one side lies the psychology of infertility, and on the other and equally important, is the substantially higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders in transplant candidates and recipients than in the general population. However, the psychology of a potential recipient of a uterine graft in order to bring about fertility has not been adequately explored or reviewed scientifically. We have presented here an outline of the areas which should be included in a psychological assessment for patients wishing to undergo UTn.
Saso S, Hurst S, Chatterjee J, et al., 2014, Test of long- term uterine survival after allogeneic transplantation in rabbits, JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH, Vol: 40, Pages: 754-762, ISSN: 1341-8076
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Clancy NT, Saso S, Stoyanov D, et al., 2014, Multispectral Imaging of Organ Viability during Uterine Transplantation Surgery, Conference on Advanced Biomedical and Clinical Diagnostic and Surgical Guidance Systems XII, Publisher: SPIE-INT SOC OPTICAL ENGINEERING, ISSN: 0277-786X
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Saso S, Chatterjee J, Pai P, et al., 2013, Training the trainees: An evaluation exercise using the TLH and BSO model, JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol: 33, Pages: 548-552, ISSN: 0144-3615
Lintner B, Saso S, Tarnai L, et al., 2013, Use of Abdominal Radical Trachelectomy to Treat Cervical Cancer Greater Than 2 cm in Diameter, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER, Vol: 23, Pages: 1065-1070, ISSN: 1048-891X
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Sepehripour AH, Saso S, Harling L, et al., 2013, Does off-pump coronary revascularization reduce mortality in re-operative coronary artery surgery? A meta-analysis of observational studies, PERFUSION-UK, Vol: 28, Pages: 340-349, ISSN: 0267-6591
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Saso S, Chatterjee J, Thum Y, et al., 2013, Uterine viability following allogeneic uterine transplantation in a rabbit model, BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol: 120, Pages: 185-185, ISSN: 1470-0328
Chatterjee J, Howden S, Saso S, et al., 2013, Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma of the genital tract: a rare soft tissue tumour, BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol: 120, Pages: 253-254, ISSN: 1470-0328
Saso S, Clarke A, Bracewell-Milnes T, et al., 2013, Absolute uterine factor infertility patients: how suitable a cure is uterine transplantation?, BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol: 120, Pages: 204-205, ISSN: 1470-0328
Saso S, Bracewell-Milnes T, Al-Memar M, et al., 2013, Attitudes of healthcare professionals towards uterine transplantation, BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol: 120, Pages: 207-208, ISSN: 1470-0328
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