Traitement cœlioscopique de l'endométriose profonde. À propos de 118 cas

P Panel, Panel P, Chis C, C Chis, S Gaudin, Gaudin S, Stéphanie Pozzi Gaudin, A Letohic, Letohic A, P Raynal, Raynal P, M Mikhayelyan, Mikhayelyan M, B Fraleu, Fraleu B, Sangana G, G Sangana, Almeras C, C Almeras, C. Alméras, Charles Dufour, Dufour C, C Dufour, F Boidart, Boidart F
Gynecologie, obstetrique & fertilite · 2006 · vol. 34(7-8) , pp. 583–592 · doi:10.1016/j.gyobfe.2006.06.004 · PMID:16822695 · W2002543898
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Laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis, including bowel involvement, improved patient symptoms and fertility, though severe complications occurred in a small percentage of cases.

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ObjectiveTo evaluate risks and benefits of laparoscopic surgery of deep endometriosis, especially with bowel involvement with the aim of improve the inform consent of patients and choice of adequate management.Patients and methodsObservational continuous study on 118 patients suffering from deep endometriosis (48 with bowel endometriosis) treated by laparoscopic surgery.Results95.6% of the patients improved their symptoms (93.7% for dyspareunia). Upon the 29 infertile patients, 21 (72%) got pregnant, including 14 (66%) spontaneously. During operative time, 3 laparotomies occurred, two of them for haemorrhage. During postoperative time, 4 major complications (2 rectal fistulas and 2 ureteral necrosis) and minor complications occurred.Discussion and conclusionsThose data confirm the efficiency of laparoscopic treatment of deep endometriosis especially for pain relief and fertility. Nevertheless, few but severe complications may occur. Therefore, it is imperative to deliver clear, loyal and appropriate information before to proceed to such a treatment.

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dyspareuniaendometriosis

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Adult Dyspareunia Dyspareunia Endometriosis Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Intraoperative Complications Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Pregnancy Prospective Studies Recurrence

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