ObjectiveSampson's theory of reflux menstruation suggests that endometriosis is one form of a condition known as an autotransplant. This study seeks to characterize autotransplants as they are described in the literature and to determine wh…
ObjectiveTo evaluate symptom relief following a laparoscopic technique designed for treatment of complete obliteration of the cul-de-sac associated with endometriosis, with fertility preserved.DesignPreoperative and postoperative questionna…
ObjectiveTo describe a computerized pelvic mapping system for pelvic and intestinal endometriosis and preliminary insights gained from it with respect to the effects of ovarian disease.DesignContemporaneous computerized tabulation of pelvic…
Ovarian remnant syndrome is a rare complication of total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO). Ovarian enlargement and dense periovarian adhesions are the predisposing factors. Recurrent ovarian remnant syndrome …
Intestinal and urinary tract involvement by endometriosis may be symptomatic, particularly when invasive disease is present. Even in expert hands, complete excision of all invasive disease cannot be accomplished laparoscopically in every ca…
To determine if laparoscopic excision of endometriosis by electrosurgery is more rapid than by sharp dissection, a retrospective comparative study was made of operative times for the two procedures. Median operating times for laparoscopic e…
Patients with symptomatic endometriosis of the colon and distal small bowel usually present with crampy abdominal pain, pelvic and rectal pain, constipation, and dyspareunia. Superficial disease can be easily resected laparoscopically with …
ObjectiveTo determine the long-term outcome after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis.DesignThis longitudinal unmatched study evaluated surgical outcome using follow-up questionnaires and evaluation of reoperations with results presented…
We report a technique for laparoscopic segmental resection of the sigmoid colon. A 30.73-year-old nulligravida complained of pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, intestinal cramping, and painful bowel movements. Examination revealed significant…