The role of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with chronic pelvic pain

Georgine Lamvu, Frank F. Tu, Frank Tu, Sawsan As-Sanie, Sawsan As‐Sanie, Denniz Zolnoun, John F. Steege
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · 2004 · vol. 31(3) , pp. 619–630 · doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2004.05.003 · PMID:15450323 · W2032927110
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This paper reviews the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain conditions.

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Abstract

Laparoscopy is a useful tool for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with chronic pelvic pain. In the evaluation of chronic pelvic pain, laparoscopic techniques vary from conservative procedures, such as pain mapping, excision, and nerve ablation, to more extensive procedures like oophorectomy and hysterectomy. Although useful for diagnosis, laparoscopy continues to have a controversial role in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain.

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chronic_pelvic_pain

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Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Laparoscopy Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Intractable Pain Intractable Pain Intractable Pain Laparoscopy Pelvic Pain

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