Aoife O’Neill

Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) can extend into the rectum or colon, often leading to significant pain, digestive disturbances, and a decline in overall quality of life. Although hormonal therapies can be beneficial, surge…

Background: Endometriosis is a common disease in females defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) often affects the pouch of Douglas and muscle wall of the colon an…

Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) may involve the rectum or colon and is associated with pain, gastrointestinal dysfunction and reduced quality of life (QoL). While hormonal treatment may be effective, surgical intervention …

Background: Less than 10% of patients with stage IV endometriosis and bowel involvement will have evidence of endometriosis intra-luminally. Colonoscopy is however still used in almost all patients pre-operatively. The purpose of this study…

Abstract Background: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can infiltrate the rectum and colon in a significant proportion of those affected. Patients commonly seek information regarding their diagnosis and treatment on the…

Background: The optimal surgical management of colorectal endometriosis is unclear. Conservative surgery by shaving or discoid excision of colorectal deposits facilitates organ preservation but is associated with an increased risk of recurr…

Background: Endometriosis is an oestrogen-dependent inflammatory process caused by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It can lead to infertility and chronic pain, which can be severely debilitating. Deeply infilt…