Robot assisted laparoscopic documentation of endometriosis

The increased confirmation of endometriosis noted using robotically assisted laparoscopy may be the result of multiple factors, including the three-dimensional view provided with the robot, increased attention and awareness while using new technology, increased time spent considering histologic documentation in preparation for publication, or general improvement with experience.

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