Radical Surgery for Endometriosis

James Nicklin, J L Nicklin, Lewis Perrin, L Perrin, Gael E. Phillips, G Phillips
The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 1999 · vol. 39(1) , pp. 68–74 · doi:10.1111/j.1479-828x.1999.tb03448.x · PMID:10099754 · W2010109154
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Radical surgery for infiltrative endometriosis unresponsive to hormonal therapy was reviewed in five cases, showing minimal morbidity and high symptom resolution, especially when the disease invaded the gastrointestinal or urinary tracts.

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Abstract

Infiltrative endometriosis is an uncommon condition that may involve all pelvic organs and is associated with considerable morbidity. A small percentage of patients will have disease that is unresponsive to hormonal therapy and is unsuitable for conservative surgery. Presented is a review of 5 case reports of patients who required radical surgery for control of symptoms caused by endometriosis. Radical surgery was associated with minimal morbidity and a high rate of resolution of symptoms. Radical surgery should be considered as part of the treatment strategy particularly when there is evidence of endometriosis invading into the adjacent gastrointestinal tract or urinary tract.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Adult Blood Loss, Surgical Blood Loss, Surgical Dissection Dissection Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Length of Stay Length of Stay Patient Selection Retrospective Studies Severity of Illness Index Time Factors Treatment Outcome

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