Laparoscopic and vaginal colpotomy for the excision of infiltrating cul-de-sac endometriosis.

The Journal of reproductive medicine · 1988 · vol. 33(10) , pp. 806–8 · PMID:2973525 · W2471592156
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This study investigated combined laparoscopic and vaginal excision for deep cul-de-sac endometriosis, successfully treating five of seven patients with the approach.

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Abstract

Palpable endometriotic nodules deep in the cul-de-sac and vagina represent the extension of intraperitoneal disease. Although such nodules used to be excised with vaginal colpotomy and by tracing the endometriosis to the peritoneum, the dissection of these lesions under laparoscopic visualization had aided in their removal. Of seven patients who were approached with a plan for combined laparoscopic and vaginal excision, five underwent the procedure. The last two required laparotomy due to bowel muscularis involvement.

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endometriosis

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Douglas' Pouch Endometriosis Laparoscopy Peritoneal Diseases Vagina Vaginal Neoplasms Douglas' Pouch Endometriosis Female Humans Laser Therapy Laser Therapy Peritoneal Diseases Vagina Vaginal Neoplasms

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