Discoid or segmental rectosigmoid resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis: a case-control study

Francesco Fanfani, Anna Fagotti, Fagotti A, Maria Lucia Gagliardi, Gagliardi ML, Ruffo G, Giacomo Ruffo, Marcello Ceccaroni, Giovanni Scambia, Luca Minelli, Minelli L
Fertility and sterility · 2009 · vol. 94(2) , pp. 444–449 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.066 · PMID:19394600 · W2036747626
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This case-control study compared discoid and segmental rectosigmoid resection techniques for treating deep infiltrating endometriosis.

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ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of discoid resection for the treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis and whether it could be considered to be a valid alternative to the rectosigmoid segmental resection.DesignCase-control study.SettingDepartments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ospedale Sacro Cuore of Negrar, Verona, and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.Patient(s)Women with deep infiltrating and intestinal endometriosis divided into study group (48 patients) and control group (88 patients).Intervention(s)All patients underwent laparoscopic endometriosis excision plus discoid rectosigmoid resection (study group) or segmental resection (control group).Main outcome measure(s)Short- and long-term outcomes.Result(s)In the study group, median operating time was 200 minutes, with a median estimated blood loss of 203 mL. Median ileus was 3 days with a median postoperative hospitalization of 7 days. Early complications were observed in six patients (12.5%), and in two of them (4.16%) a surgical management was necessary. Median follow-up period was 33 months, and five recurrences (10.4%) were registered. In the control group, no significant differences were noticed except for longer operative time, more temporary ileostomy, postoperative fever, and long-term bladder dysfunctions.Conclusion(s)Laparoscopic mechanical discoid resection is feasible, markedly improved endometriosis related symptoms, and could be considered as a worthy alternative to classic segmental resection in selected patients.

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endometriosisdie_deep_infiltrating

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Colectomy Endometriosis Laparoscopy Rectal Diseases Sigmoid Diseases Adult Algorithms Case-Control Studies Colectomy Endometriosis Female Humans Ileostomy Laparoscopy Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Rectal Diseases Recurrence Severity of Illness Index Sigmoid Diseases

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