Deep endometriosis: The place of laparoscopic shaving

Olivier Donnez; Jacques Donnez

doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2020.05.006

Deep endometriosis: The place of laparoscopic shaving

Olivier Donnez, Jacques Donnez

Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology · 2020 · vol. 71 , pp. 100–113 · doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2020.05.006 · PMID:32653335 · W3032985551

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This paper discusses the role of laparoscopic shaving in the surgical treatment of deep endometriosis.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Laparoscopy Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Female Humans Postoperative Complications Postoperative Complications Rectum Rectum Rectum Treatment Outcome

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