Surgical treatment and adjunct therapy of endometriosis

L R Malinak, L. Russell Malinak, Malinak Lr
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 1993 · vol. 40 Suppl , pp. S43–7 · PMID:8099025 · W2439160977
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Laparoscopic surgery effectively treats endometriosis stages I-IV for pain and infertility, with hysterectomy reserved for severe cases, and combined medical therapy recommended for extensive disease.

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Abstract

Conservative surgery at laparoscopy or laparotomy is effective against stage I-IV endometriosis to relieve pelvic pain and treat infertility. The subsequent average conception rate is 45-65%. Recurrence of endometriosis may occur, although pregnancy may delay this. Hysterectomy is indicated in severe disease, but the ovaries may be preserved if there is no evidence of active disease or significant periovarian adhesion. Combined surgery and pre- or postoperative medical therapy using gonadotropin releasing hormone agonists or danazol is recommended in young non-infertile women and those with extensive or severe disease.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Chemotherapy, Adjuvant Chemotherapy, Adjuvant Danazol Danazol Danazol Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Humans Humans

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