Rectovaginal Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that affects 8–18% of women of reproductive age [1]. First-line management is medical, with surgery reserved for nonresponders [2]. In the majority of cases, the superficial nature of the serosal endometrial deposits lends themselves to surface ablative surgery such as diathermy, and as such, this is not an area of surgery that comes to the attention of the colorectal surgeon. 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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