Employing Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis

Karolina Afors; Rouba Murtada; Gabriele Centini; R Fernandes; Rodrigo Fernandes; Carolina Meza; J. Ojeda Castellano; Jesus Castellano; Arnaud Wattiez

doi:10.2217/whe.14.28

Employing Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis

Karolina Afors, Rouba Murtada, Gabriele Centini, R Fernandes, Rodrigo Fernandes, Carolina Meza, J. Ojeda Castellano, Jesus Castellano, Arnaud Wattiez

Women's health (London, England) · 2014 · vol. 10(4) , pp. 431–443 · doi:10.2217/whe.14.28 · PMID:25259903 · W2049561106

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This review describes various surgical strategies for treating endometriosis, focusing on laparoscopic approaches while acknowledging ongoing debate regarding deep infiltrating disease.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a chronic, multifactorial disease, which can impact significantly on a women's quality of life. It is associated with pelvic pain, dyspareunia and intestinal disorders, and can lead to infertility. The use of laparoscopic surgery in the management of endometriosis is well documented; however, the optimal management of women with deep infiltrating disease remains controversial. This review describes the different surgical strategies for the treatment of endometriosis.

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Chronic Disease Endometrial Ablation Techniques Endometrial Ablation Techniques Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Women's Health

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