Surgical Management of Endometriosis

In: Textbook of Assisted Reproduction · 2020 · pp. 203–213 · doi:10.1007/978-981-15-2377-9_24 · W3047709197
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Endometriosis management and surgery should be individualized based on symptoms, fertility desires, and surgical prognosis, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach.

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This chapter reviews surgical management of endometriosis, discussing how endometriosis is more common among infertile populations and emphasizing that not all women with endometriosis require surgical treatment. It argues that if surgery is used, it should be tailored to individual factors such as symptoms, fertility desires, and prognosis for response, and it recommends multidisciplinary care where indicated. A key caveat is that the chapter stresses selection of appropriate candidates and does not assert that surgery is necessary for every patient with endometriosis. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it focuses specifically on principles and tailoring of surgical management for people with endometriosis.

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Endometriosis is present more commonly in the infertile population compared to general population. All women with endometriosis do not require management and certainly do not require surgery. Surgery should be tailored to patients based on symptoms, desire for future fertility as well as prognosis for response to surgery. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended where indicated. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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