Techniques for Ablation and Excision of Endometriosis

  • Michel Canis
  • Maurice Antoine Bruhat
  • Jean Luc Pouly
  • Michael J. W. Cooper
  • Arnaud Wattiez
  • Hubert Manhes
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Abstract

The goals of surgical treatment of endometriosis are to completely ablate and/or excise active endometriotic tissue and correct anatomic distortions caused by adhesions and cystic lesions.1 Over the past few years, laparoscopic surgery has become a valuable addition to conventional and microsurgical approaches by laparotomy. The choice of approach (laparotomy or laparoscopy), surgical technique (excision, coagulation, vaporization), and instruments (CO2 laser, electrocautery, or scissors) is according to the surgeon’s preference (see Figs. 10.1 through 10.6 and color plates 10.1 through 10.6). The key issue is to adequately identify and treat the disease. By selecting the most effective surgical modality for each location and each patient, the desired postoperative results can best be achieved. A wide variety of surgical and medical treatments are now available, but it is important to take into account the limits of each approach.

Keywords

Cyst Wall Uterosacral Ligament Laparoscopic Treatment Postoperative Adhesion Adhesion Score 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Michel Canis
  • Maurice Antoine Bruhat
  • Jean Luc Pouly
  • Michael J. W. Cooper
  • Arnaud Wattiez
  • Hubert Manhes

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