[Yes, patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis should be operated on! "Prefer optimistic will to pessimistic intelligence!"]

Michel Canis, M Canis, Matsuzaki S, S Matsuzaki, Sachiko Matsuzaki, К. Jardon, Jardon K, K Jardon, C. Rivoire, Rivoire C, Cotte B, Bruno Cotte, B Cotte, S. Tamburro, Tamburro S, R. Botchorishvili, B. Rabischong, Rabischong B, Jean Luc Pouly, Pouly JL, J.-L. Pouly, Mage G, G. Mage
Gynecologie, obstetrique & fertilite · 2008 · vol. 36(2) , pp. 218–221 · doi:10.1016/j.gyobfe.2007.12.008 · PMID:18272418 · W2039651759
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This paper advocates for surgical intervention in patients with infiltrating endometriosis, drawing an analogy to the balance between optimism and realism in decision-making.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Patient Selection Patient Selection Rectal Diseases Vaginal Diseases Disease Progression Disease Progression Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Treatment Outcome Treatment Outcome Vaginal Diseases

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