Laparoscopic treatment of deep endometriosis with segmental colorectal resection: short-term morbidity

• Published in: Journal of minimally invasive gynecology Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 463
• Main Authors: Mereu, Liliana, Ruffo, Giacomo, Landi, Stefano, Barbieri, Fabrizio, Zaccoletti, Riccardo, Fiaccavento, Andrea, Stepniewska, Ania, Pontrelli, Giovanni, Minelli, Luca
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2007
• Subjects: Adult; Colectomy - statistics & numerical data; Endometriosis - complications; Endometriosis - surgery; Feasibility Studies; Female; Gynecologic Surgical Procedures - statistics & numerical data; Humans; Italy; Laparoscopy - statistics & numerical data; Morbidity; Prospective Studies; Rectal Diseases - etiology; Rectal Diseases - surgery; Severity of Illness Index; Sigmoid Diseases - etiology; Sigmoid Diseases - surgery; Treatment Outcome; Italy

Adequate surgical treatment of severe deep endometriosis requires complete excision of all implants, but the modality of bowel resection is still debated. We describe the results of our experience as a tertiary care endometriosis referral center in complete laparoscopic management of deep pelvic end...