Surgery for rectal endometriosis: the technique or the indication, that is the question

Paolo Vercellini; Greta Sergenti; Sergenti G; Edgardo Somigliana; Somigliana E

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.04.007

Surgery for rectal endometriosis: the technique or the indication, that is the question

Paolo Vercellini, Greta Sergenti, Sergenti G, Edgardo Somigliana, Somigliana E

Fertility and sterility · 2020 · vol. 113(6) , pp. 1169–1170 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.04.007 · PMID:32387278 · W3021783747

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This review examines the surgical techniques and indications for treating rectal endometriosis, aiming to determine which factor is more critical for successful outcomes.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Female Humans Pelvic Pain Rectum Rectum Rectum

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Bowel surgery as a fertility-enhancing procedure in patients with colorectal endometriosis: methodological, pathogenic and ethical issues via openalex
Deep endometriosis infiltrating the recto-sigmoid: critical factors to consider before management via openalex
Outcome after surgery for deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum via openalex
Role of medical therapy in the management of deep rectovaginal endometriosis via openalex
W2773190186 via openalex

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[1] Bowel surgery as a fertility-enhancing procedure in patients with colorectal endometriosis: methodological, pathogenic and ethical issues via openalex

[2] Deep endometriosis infiltrating the recto-sigmoid: critical factors to consider before management via openalex

[3] Outcome after surgery for deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum via openalex

[4] Role of medical therapy in the management of deep rectovaginal endometriosis via openalex

[5] W2773190186 via openalex