Surgical treatment of different types of endometriosis: Comparison of major society guidelines and preferred clinical algorithms

Rosanne M. Kho, Kho RM, Marina Paula Andres, Giuliano Moysés Borrelli, Borrelli GM, Joao Siufi Neto, Neto JS, João Siufi Neto, Alan Zanluchi, Mauricio Simões Abrão, Abrão MS, Maurício Simões Abrão
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology · 2018 · vol. 51 , pp. 102–110 · doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2018.01.020 · PMID:29545114 · W2791110859
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This paper compared major society guidelines and clinical algorithms for the surgical treatment of various endometriosis types.

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Treatment options for patients with different types of endometriosis - superficial, ovarian, or deep - vary depending on the clinical presentation. New findings in the recent years regarding the role of preoperative imaging, efficacy of medical therapy, and effect of surgery on ovarian reserve have changed the way we understand the disease and subsequently the way we treat our patients. Practicing clinicians frequently refer to published recommendations from major societies for treatment guidelines. This paper aims to present and compare the varying major society guidelines on the indications and best surgical treatment approach for the management of the different types of endometriosis. We also present our preferred surgical treatment algorithm given the evidence in the literature and our cumulative 30-year clinical experience in a large tertiary referral center.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Practice Guidelines as Topic Algorithms Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Clinical Decision-Making Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Laparoscopy Reproductive Techniques, Assisted Severity of Illness Index

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