The impact of laparoscopic surgery on the symptoms and wellbeing of patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis and bowel involvement

Rogério Serafim Parra, Marley Ribeiro Feitosa, Hugo Parra de Camargo, Fernando Passador Valério, José Vitor Cabral Zanardi, José Joaquim Ribeiro da Rocha, Omar Féres
Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology · 2020 · vol. 42(1) , pp. 75–80 · doi:10.1080/0167482x.2020.1773785 · PMID:32538257 · W3035307965
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Laparoscopic colorectal resection for deep endometriosis reduced pain and improved wellbeing, though some patients reported post-operative bowel and urinary symptoms.

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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the symptoms and wellbeing of patients who underwent laparoscopic colorectal resection for deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum and/or colon in a single reference center. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey based on a structured questionnaire. All patients underwent laparoscopic discoid resection, segmental resection or shaving for deep endometriosis in a single reference center between October 2014 and October 2019. The following topics were addressed: symptoms related to endometriosis, fertility, disease recurrence and quality of life. The Institutional Review Board approved the study and signed informed consent was required before enrollment. RESULTS: A total of 77 of 160 (48.1%) subjects agreed to answer the questionnaire and were enrolled in the study. The mean age was 36.4 years (range, 24-54 years), and 45.5% of the patients had previously undergone surgery for deep endometriosis. Complete resolution of abdominal pain was observed in 48.1% of subjects after surgery. Pelvic pain was rated on a scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) before and after the procedure. In this evaluation, mean pain scores were reduced after surgery (9.21 ± 1.53 × 3.99 ± 3.14; p < .001). Other positive aspects reported by interviewees were increased willingness to perform daily activities (66.2%), increased physical activity (70.1%), better work performance (72.7%), improved dyspareunia (77.9%) and increased sexual activity (71.4%). Some negative aspects reported after surgery were straining at stool (35.1%), nocturia (24.7%), liquid-feces incontinence (13%), mild urinary incontinence (13%), urinary urgency (11.7%) and flatus incontinence (7.8%). Regarding pregnancy, 59% of patients tried to conceive after surgery, and the success rate was 28.2% (46.2% spontaneous and 53.8% after in vitro fertilization or insemination). CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic surgery was associated with pain reduction and improved general wellbeing in patients diagnosed with deep endometriosis and bowel involvement.

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endometriosisdie_deep_infiltratingdyspareunia

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Adult Adult Cross-Sectional Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Female Female Humans Humans Postoperative Complications Postoperative Complications Pregnancy

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