Surgery for Endometriosis Improves Major Domains of Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Fernanda Vieira Lins Arcoverde; Marina de Paula Andres; Marina Paula Andres; Giuliano Moysés Borrelli; Priscila de Almeida Barbosa; Mauricio Simões Abrão; Maurício Simões Abrão; Rosanne Marie Kho; Rosanne M. Kho

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.774

Surgery for Endometriosis Improves Major Domains of Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Fernanda Vieira Lins Arcoverde, Marina de Paula Andres, Marina Paula Andres, Giuliano Moysés Borrelli, Priscila de Almeida Barbosa, Mauricio Simões Abrão, Maurício Simões Abrão, Rosanne Marie Kho, Rosanne M. Kho

Journal of minimally invasive gynecology · 2018 · vol. 26(2) , pp. 266–278 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.774 · PMID:30244153 · W2890278743

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This systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed studies on endometriosis surgery, finding significant improvements in major quality of life domains.

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Endometriosis Quality of Life Quality of Life Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Patient Reported Outcome Measures

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