Comprehensive management of umbilical endometriosis using a unique laparoscopic entry portal (Darwish point) and postoperative dienogest

Atef Darwish, Dina Darwish, Mohamed Fathi, Hoda S. Elmahdi
In: Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders · 2023 · vol. 16(1) , pp. 61–65 · doi:10.1177/22840265231217355 · W4389684623
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Abstract

Umbilical endometriosis, although relatively rare, has been described with plenty of case reports and case series available in the literature. Surgical excision has been the preferred mode of treatment, with or without excision of the umbilicus. Few cases described laparoscopically assisted excision but lacked descriptions of a safe alternative non-umbilical laparoscopy entry portal, management of possible concomitant intraperitoneal lesions, and aesthetic umbilicus repair. The aim of this work is to describe a modified technique of laparoscopically assisted excision of umbilical endometriosis and treat concomitant intraperitoneal lesions via a new laparoscopic entry portal with aesthetic preservation of the umbilicus. Successful complete excision of the mass with aesthetic preservation of the umbilicus followed by 3 months of Dienogest therapy resulted in complete resolution of the mass. It is concluded that utilizing “Darwish point” for abdominal access to excise umbilical endometriosis and treat concomitant intraabdominal lesions, offers smart abdominal access with aesthetic umbilicus repair. Moreover, postoperative hormonal treatment (Dienogest) is helpful to ensure a better cure.

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