Dan C. Martin

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the incidence and occurrence of subtypes of deep endometriosis. DESIGN: Deep endometriotic lesions (> 5 mm) were retrospectively analyzed, using our data base and slides taken systematically during surgery. SETTING: …

Apparently conflicting results have been reported regarding the incidence, and even the existence, of endometriosis in visually normal peritoneum. The present study was undertaken in view of the fact that the presence and incidence of nonvi…

In conclusion, the CO2 laser has been useful for the vaporization and excision of endometriosis through the laparoscope. Removal through the laparoscope, however, requires recognition of the lesion. Microscopic lesions may not be seen throu…

A study was conducted to determine if the increased recognition of various forms of endometriosis might have increased the ability to correlate focal tenderness with lesions. The prospective study of 82 patients revealed a strong correlatio…

Advanced operative laparoscopy in general, and videolaseroscopy using CO2 laser via operative channel of the laparoscope and video, specifically, has revolutionized the management of endometriosis. Adhesion formation is reduced and subseque…

This study was designed to determine the gross anatomic criteria needed to diagnose endometrioma. Close observation and histologic examination of chocolate cysts in this patient study revealed that those with a flattened appearance and red …

This retrospective documentation study was designed to study the possible causes associated with a 64% increase in histologic diagnosis of endometriosis between 1982 and 1986. The largest area of increase was associated with the use of oper…

Because of the finding of decreased residual endometriosis after excision when compared with coagulation and vaporization, this study was undertaken to determine the depth needed for ablation (coagulation, vaporization, or excision) of endo…

This article studies endometriosis diagnosed in patients undergoing laparoscopy for infertility and/or pain from 1982 to 1988. The diagnosis of endometriosis at laparoscopy increased from 42% in 1982 to 72% in 1988. The greatest change is i…

Palpable endometriotic nodules deep in the cul-de-sac and vagina represent the extension of intraperitoneal disease. Although such nodules used to be excised with vaginal colpotomy and by tracing the endometriosis to the peritoneum, the dis…

This retrospective study demonstrates an increased documentation of subtle appearances of endometriosis. This documentation was associated with an increased emphasis on excising these lesions for histologic examination. Endometriosis was do…

Laparoscopic excisional techniques, used for endometriosis on 319 of 495 patients during the years 1982-1986 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, significantly increased the percentage of confirmation per patient. That percentage for all …

Laparoscopic vaporization with the carbon dioxide laser has become a popular treatment modality for endometriosis-associated infertility, yet little data exist regarding the efficacy of such an approach. The authors have applied sophisticat…

Medical, surgical and combined therapy have been used in the treatment of infertility associated with endometriosis. The CO2 laser offers the advantage of precise excisional surgery at the initial laparoscopy and potentially avoids further …

Both medical and surgical therapy have been used in the treatment of infertility associated with endometriosis. Danazol has been used following screening laparoscopy to avoid the discomfort, expense and risk of laparotomy. The CO2 laser off…

It has been suggested that the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, by virtue of its hypothetical capabilities for precise incisions, minimization of tissue handling and bleeding, and shortened operating time, may improve the success rate of gynecol…