Outcome after multidisciplinary CO2 laser laparoscopic excision of deep infiltrating colorectal endometriosis

Meuleman C, Christel Meuleman, André D'Hoore, André D’Hoore, D'Hoore A, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Ben Van Cleynenbreugel, Nele Beks, Beks N, Thomas D'Hooghe, Thomas D’Hooghe, D'Hooghe T
Reproductive biomedicine online · 2009 · vol. 18(2) , pp. 282–289 · doi:10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60267-2 · PMID:19192351 · W2066932055
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This study investigated the outcomes of multidisciplinary CO2 laser laparoscopic excision for deep infiltrating colorectal endometriosis.

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The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate clinical outcome after multidisciplinary laparoscopic excision of deep endometriosis. Patients (n = 56) were asked to complete questionnaires regarding quality of life (QOL), pain, fertility and sexuality to compare their status before and after surgery, and their medical files were analysed. Statistical analysis was performed with life table analysis, paired Wilcoxon and McNemar tests. Gynaecological pain, QOL and sexual activity improved significantly (P < 0.001; P < 0.0001 to P = 0.008 and P < 0.0001 to P = 0.0003 respectively) during a median follow-up 29 months after surgery. Post operative complications occurred in 11% but were directly related to surgery in only 5%. The cumulative recurrence rate of endometriosis was 2 and 7% at 1 and 4 years after surgery respectively. Cumulative pregnancy rate was 31 and 70% at 1 and 4 years after surgery respectively. In conclusion, multidisciplinary CO(2) laser laparoscopic excision of deep endometriosis with colorectal extension improves pain, QOL and sexuality with high fertility and low complication and recurrence rates.

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endometriosis

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Colonic Diseases Colorectal Surgery Endometriosis Laparoscopy Lasers, Gas Rectal Diseases Adult Cohort Studies Colonic Diseases Colorectal Surgery Endometriosis Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Interdisciplinary Communication Laparoscopy Lasers, Gas Pain

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