Surgical Considerations in Colorectal Endometriosis

This chapter discusses the etiology, investigation, and management of these challenging colorectal endometriosis patients. There is an increased use of laparoscopic-assisted procedures, although there is debate concerning long-term fertility with this approach. The therapy of rectal endometriosis is individually tailored depending upon the patient and the progression of lesions, with surgical treatment requiring a combined multidisciplinary approach for complications such as obstruction, bleeding, perforation, or, rarely, neoplastic transformation. Operative tips for challenging cases are provided. Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others

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