Bowel resection for severe endometriosis: An Australian series of 177 cases

• Published in: Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology Vol. 49; no. 4; pp. 415 - 418
• Main Authors: WILLS, Hannah J., REID, Geoffrey D., COOPER, Michael J. W., TSALTAS, Jim, MORGAN, Matthew, WOODS, Rodney J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Melbourne, Australia Blackwell Publishing Asia 01.08.2009
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; bowel resection; Colonic Diseases - pathology; Colonic Diseases - surgery; colorectal endometriosis; Colorectal Surgery - methods; Endometriosis - complications; Endometriosis - pathology; Endometriosis - surgery; Female; Humans; laparoscopy; Laparoscopy - adverse effects; Laparoscopy - methods; Middle Aged; Pain - etiology; Rectal Diseases - pathology; Rectal Diseases - surgery; Retrospective Studies; Young Adult

Background: Colorectal resection for severe endometriosis has been increasingly described in the literature over the last 20 years. Aims: To describe the experiences of three gynaecological surgeons who perform radical surgery for colorectal endometriosis. Methods: The records of three surgeons were...