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Reoperation for Endometriosis and Ovarian Remnants

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Surgery for endometriosis and ovarian remnant syndrome represents some of the most challenging and complex procedures faced by pelvic surgeons. Although infrequently encountered by medical specialists other than gynecologists, the procedures needed to extirpate a retained ovary or free the pelvis of endometriosis often require the coordinated efforts of gynecologic oncologists, urologists, and colorectal surgeons. This chapter focuses primarily on the pathology, etiology, diagnosis, and surgical management of these two challenging conditions.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Director, Clinical Research, Division Gynecologic Oncology, Harvard University Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Neil S. Horowitz MD (Assistant Professor)

  2. Residency Training Program/Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USA

    H. Randolph Bailey MD (Chief, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Director Emeritus)

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  1. Northwest Colon and Rectal Clinic, Madison Street 1101, Seattle, 98104, U.S.A.

    Richard P. Billingham

  2. Virginia Mason Medical Center, 9th Avenue 1100, Seattle, 98101, U.S.A.

    Kathleen C. Kobashi

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    William A. Peters

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Horowitz, N.S., Bailey, H.R. (2009). Reoperation for Endometriosis and Ovarian Remnants. In: Billingham, R., Kobashi, K., Peters, W. (eds) Reoperative Pelvic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/b14187_6

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