Laser laparoscopy for endometriosis and endometriotic cysts

Chris Sutton, C J G Sutton, Sutton CJ, Jones KD, K D Jones, Kevin Jones
Surgical endoscopy · 2002 · vol. 16(11) , pp. 1513–1517 · doi:10.1007/s00464-002-9060-y · PMID:12140633 · W2058773396
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Laser laparoscopy effectively manages painful symptoms and subfertility associated with endometriosis and prevents endometriotic cyst recurrence.

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This article critically evaluates the evidence for laparoscopic management of endometriosis and endometriotic cysts, with a specific focus on laser laparoscopy and the contribution of the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit in Guildford, UK. It reviews the available surgical studies, noting that relatively few randomized controlled trials have been conducted. The paper reports that the existing studies support laparoscopic surgery, including laser laparoscopy, as effective for improving painful symptoms and subfertility and for preventing cyst recurrence, while acknowledging the limited number of RCTs as a key caveat. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it evaluates laser laparoscopy for endometriosis and endometriotic cysts.

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BackgroundEndometriosis is a common and debilitating condition involving women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the occurrence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Presenting symptoms include chronic nonmenstrual pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and subfertility. The condition is diagnosed at laparoscopy, and operative laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is also possible.MethodsThis article critically evaluates the evidence for the laparoscopic management of endometriosis and endometriotic cysts. It focuses on laser laparoscopy and reviews the contribution made by the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit, Guildford, UK, to the treatment of this condition.ResultsFew randomized controlled trials have been undertaken to evaluate the surgical management of endometriosis. The studies that have been done show that laparoscopic surgery, including laser laparoscopy, is effective in the management of painful symptoms and subfertility and preventing cyst recurrence. Several of the landmark studies in this area have been carried out in Guildford.ConclusionLaparoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice for patients with endometriosis and endometriotic cysts.
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Abstracts Background: Endometriosis is a common and debilitating condition involving women during their reproductive years. It is characterized by the occurrence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Presenting symptoms include chronic nonmenstrual pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and subfertility. The condition is diagnosed at laparoscopy, and operative laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is also possible. Methods: This article critically evaluates the evidence for the laparoscopic management of endometriosis and endometriotic cysts. It focuses on laser laparoscopy and reviews the contribution made by the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit, Guildford, UK, to the treatment of this condition. Results: Few randomized controlled trials have been undertaken to evaluate the surgical management of endometriosis. The studies that have been done show that laparoscopic surgery, including laser laparoscopy, is effective in the management of painful symptoms and subfertility and preventing cyst recurrence. Several of the landmark studies in this area have been carried out in Guildford. Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice for patients with endometriosis and endometriotic cysts. Similar content being viewed by others Author information Authors and Affiliations Rights and permissions About this article Cite this article Sutton, C., Jones, K. Laser laparoscopy for endometriosis and endometriotic cysts . Surg Endosc 16, 1513–1517 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-002-9060-y Received: Accepted: Published: Issue date: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-002-9060-y

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Laser Therapy Ovarian Cysts Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Laser Therapy Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Pelvic Floor Pelvic Floor Peripheral Nerves Peripheral Nerves Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases

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