EndoHelp content is created for patient education and reviewed by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals with experience in endometriosis, minimally invasive surgery, fertility, imaging, pelvic pain, nutrition, and patient care.
Why medical review matters
Endometriosis is a chronic, multi-organ condition. Information online is often out of date, incomplete, or overstated. Medical review by qualified specialists helps ensure that pages reflect current evidence, use conservative and safe wording, and match the way experienced clinicians actually think about the disease.
Medical Review Board — profiles
The following reviewers have been confirmed with written consent. Portrait placeholders are shown while official headshots are being collected — no reviewer name is a placeholder.
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Dr. Jorge Zavala Ruiz, MD
Medical Reviewer — Endometriosis Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery & Surgical Oncology
Tijuana, Mexico · Portrait pending official headshot
Dr. Jorge Zavala Ruiz is a general surgeon, laparoscopic surgeon, and surgical oncologist with more than 25 years of surgical experience. His clinical work includes advanced minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology, and complex endometriosis surgery requiring multidisciplinary planning.
As part of the EndoHelp Medical Review Board, Dr. Zavala reviews educational content related to endometriosis surgery, laparoscopic excision, complex pelvic anatomy, surgical safety, multidisciplinary care, and cases involving bowel, bladder, ureter, or oncologic surgical principles.
Dr. Zavala earned his medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California and completed surgical training at Hospital Gabriel Mancera IMSS and Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI. He also completed fellowship training in Surgical Oncology at Hospital de Oncología, Centro Médico Nacional. He is certified by the Mexican Surgical Association and is listed as a member of the Mexican Board of Surgeons.
Disclosures:Affiliated with EndoGlobal Group and partner institutions in the endometriosis care network. No undisclosed financial relationships influence review decisions.
Last reviewed: January 2026
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Dr. William Kondo, MD, MHSc
Medical Reviewer — Endometriosis Excision Surgery & Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Curitiba, Brazil · Portrait pending official headshot
Dr. William Kondo is an internationally experienced gynecologic surgeon focused on endometriosis, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and advanced laparoscopic treatment of complex disease. His clinical and academic work includes deep infiltrating endometriosis, bowel endometriosis, imaging-based surgical planning, and fertility-related endometriosis care.
As part of the EndoHelp Medical Review Board, Dr. Kondo reviews educational content related to endometriosis diagnosis, laparoscopic excision, robotic and minimally invasive surgical approaches, bowel endometriosis, deep infiltrating disease, fertility considerations, and multidisciplinary endometriosis care.
Dr. Kondo received his medical degree from the Federal University of Paraná and holds a master's degree in Health Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. His advanced training includes gynecologic endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery fellowships in France. He is a member of the Brazilian Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics, is certified by the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and is a member of the Brazilian College of Surgeons.
Content reviewed:Endometriosis excision surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, bowel endometriosis, deep infiltrating endometriosis, imaging and surgical planning, fertility-related endometriosis.
Disclosures:Affiliated with EndoGlobal Group and partner institutions in the endometriosis care network. No undisclosed financial relationships influence review decisions.
Last reviewed: January 2026
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Dr. Ramiro Cabrera Carranco, MD
Medical Reviewer — Deep Endometriosis, Gynecologic Endoscopy & Reproductive Surgery
Mexico City, Mexico · Portrait pending official headshot
Dr. Ramiro Cabrera Carranco is a gynecologic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery, gynecologic endoscopy, reproductive surgery, and excision surgery for deep endometriosis. He is the founder and CEO of Instituto Doyenne and has focused his practice on advanced surgical care for patients with complex and deep infiltrating endometriosis.
As part of the EndoHelp Medical Review Board, Dr. Cabrera reviews educational content related to deep endometriosis, endometriosis diagnosis, minimally invasive excision surgery, reproductive surgery, fertility planning, surgical decision-making, and multidisciplinary treatment pathways.
Dr. Cabrera earned his medical degree from Universidad Anáhuac and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hospital Español de México. His advanced training includes gynecologic endoscopy and fellowship training in deep endometriosis surgery in Curitiba, Brazil. He is certified by the Mexican Council of Gynecology and Obstetrics and by the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Disclosures:Affiliated with EndoGlobal Group and partner institutions in the endometriosis care network. No undisclosed financial relationships influence review decisions.
Last reviewed: January 2026
Reviewer categories
Endometriosis Excision Surgery Reviewer — Reviews content on excision technique, deep infiltrating disease, robotic assistance, sidewall and diaphragmatic disease, recurrence, and complex pelvic anatomy.
Fertility / Reproductive Medicine Reviewer — Reviews content on ovarian reserve, endometrioma management, IVF, fertility preservation, adenomyosis, and pre- and post-surgical fertility planning.
Radiology / Endomapping Reviewer — Reviews MRI and specialized ultrasound content, including endometriosis-specific protocols, mapping accuracy, and imaging report interpretation.
Colorectal / Digestive Surgery Reviewer — Reviews bowel endometriosis content, including shaving, disc excision, segmental resection, anastomosis, and multidisciplinary planning.
Nutrition Reviewer — Reviews nutrition and lifestyle content related to endometriosis symptom support, with attention to avoiding unsupported dietary claims.
Patient Education / Editorial Reviewer — Reviews plain-language accuracy, tone, readability, cultural appropriateness, and compliance with safe wording standards.
Reviewer profile fields
Each reviewer profile includes: full name, professional title, specialty, country and city of practice, credentials and training, board certifications where applicable, areas reviewed, short bio, headshot, external professional profile when available, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and date joined.
Review process
An editorial draft is written from primary sources (WHO, NICE, ESHRE, ACOG, ASRM, peer-reviewed literature).
The draft is assigned to a reviewer whose specialty matches the topic (for example, colorectal for bowel content, radiology for imaging content).
The reviewer flags any statements that overstate benefit, understate risk, or diverge from current guidelines.
Edits are applied. Ambiguous or evolving areas are noted as uncertain rather than presented as settled.
The reviewer's name (with consent), review date, and citations are attached to the page.
Review schedule
Clinical pillar pages: reviewed at least annually, or whenever major guidelines change.
Procedural pages (excision, bowel, bladder/ureter, imaging): reviewed on the same cycle.
Travel and logistics pages: reviewed when pathway details or partner information changes.
Policy pages: reviewed when policy or regulation changes.
Disclosures
Reviewers disclose relevant clinical roles, institutional affiliations, and any financial relationships that could reasonably be perceived as a conflict. Reviewers affiliated with EndoGlobal Group or partner institutions are identified as such. Review by an affiliated reviewer does not remove the requirement for evidence-aligned, balanced wording.
What review does not do
Review does not create a doctor–patient relationship.
Review does not endorse any specific provider, clinic, or product.
Review does not guarantee outcomes for any individual patient.
How to become a reviewer
Qualified specialists — including gynecologic surgeons, radiologists, colorectal surgeons, urologists, urogynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, neuropelveologists, pelvic floor therapists, and dietitians with endometriosis experience — can contact the editorial team through the site. Please indicate specialty, country of practice, and areas of review interest.
Reviewer profiles are added as they are confirmed with written consent. Placeholder categories reflect the review structure and will be populated with named reviewers upon publication.
This content is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual condition.