The Laparoscopic Management of Endometriosis in Patients with Pelvic Pain

Patrick Yeung, Yeung P Jr
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · 2014 · vol. 41(3) , pp. 371–383 · doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2014.05.002 · PMID:25155119 · W2141959262
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This paper reviews the laparoscopic management of endometriosis in patients experiencing pelvic pain.

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Abstract

Endometriosis, an underdiagnosed and undertreated condition, affects 1 in 10 women and is associated with pain and infertility. Preoperative evaluation should include testing and management of other causes of pelvic pain. Ultrasonography can aid in surgical planning. Hormonal suppression improves symptoms, but should not be used to diagnose endometriosis, and is not shown to be effective in preventing disease recurrence nor in improving fertility. The goal of surgical management should be optimal removal or treatment of disease and should include measures for adhesion prevention. Rates of recurrence of endometriosis depend on the surgical completeness of removing the disease.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Fertility Preservation Infertility, Female Laparoscopy Pelvic Pain Early Diagnosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Fertility Preservation Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Patient Selection Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Quality of Life Recurrence

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