Laparoscopic Management of Genitourinary Endometriosis

CR Nezhat, Nezhat CR, Farr Nezhat, F Nezhat, Nezhat F, Admon D, D Admon, D Seidman, Seidman D, Nezhat CH, CH Nezhat
The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists · 1994 · vol. 1(4, Part 2) , pp. S25 · doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(05)80799-6 · PMID:9073728 · W1998627041
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This study reports on the successful laparoscopic management of genitourinary endometriosis in 17 patients, involving techniques like bladder and ureteral resection, which led to significant symptom relief and normal post-operative findings.

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We treated 17 patients with severe endometriosis involving the genitourinary tract. Eight women presented with persistent right or left flank pain, two presented with known ureteral obstruction, and five presented with urinary frequency and burning, and/or hematuria with their periods. Presented are the results of laparoscopic management in these patients. We performed segmental bladder resection in six patients and ureteral resection and reanastomosis in two. Nine additional patients underwent partial resection of the ureteral wall for complete removal of endometrial implants. The ureter was repaired with 4-0 PDS in seven patients and a stent was left in place for 4 to 6 weeks. Two required only a stent due to the small size of the ureterotomy. The postoperative course of these patients was uneventful. Following ureteral repair/reanastomosis, all women underwent an intravenous pyelogram at follow-up, and normal bilateral excretion was demonstrated. Cystoscopy revealed no abnormal findings in five patients who had undergone partial bladder resection. All patients reported significant pain relief or complete resolution of symptoms. Operative laparoscopy can be safely used to achieve relief from severe symptomatic endometriosis of the genitourinary tract.

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