Martin Robbins

Endometriosis can be treated medically or surgically. Medical treatment gives excellent short-term pain relief, but lesions persist and symptoms recur, therefore endometriosis must be approached surgically. Surgical treatment can be open or…

Electrosurgery is a useful, inexpensive, and a sometimes misunderstood form of surgical energy. A better understanding of the principles of electrosurgery can lead to more widespread use with greater safety. This chapter discusses monopolar…

Excision of endometriotic lesions allows the diagnosis to be confirmed and may provide long-term relief of symptoms. Laparoscopic excision is generally accepted for treatment of all stages of disease and can be accomplished safely with lase…

The use of the Laparosonic Coagulating Shears (LCS) for laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) was evaluated in three women. The indications for surgery included chronic pelvic pain, adhesions, endometriosis, symptomatic uterine …