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Chapter-08 Role of Surgery in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis

BOOK TITLE: Practical Guide in Reproductive Surgery

Author
1. Baruah Arun Madhab
2. Mohini
ISBN
9789352704842
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/18067_9
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Sampreeti Hospital, Sivasagar, Assam, India
2. Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, India
Chapter keywords
Surgery, deep infiltrating endometriosis, DIE, ectopic endometrium, infertility, endometrial tissue, hormonal therapy, postoperative care, laparoscopic-assisted bowel resection, rectal function sparing technique

Abstract

This chapter describes the role of surgery in deep infiltrating endometriosis. Endometriosis is the presence of ectopic endometrium that causes scarring, infertility, and pain. It affects 6–15% of women in the reproductive age group, 20–50% women with infertility, and 71–87% of women with chronic pelvic pain. Presence of endometrial tissue 5 mm or more deep into the peritoneum is classified as deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). The chronic pain of endometriosis can be rivalled only by the mental agony of infertility. Management is with a balanced combination of analgesics, hormonal therapy and surgery. This chapter covers the selection of patients, preoperative counseling, principles of surgery, locating endometrial tissue, ablation versus excision, surgical steps, surgical techniques, postoperative care, outcome, surgical options for deep infiltrating endometriosis, laparoscopic-assisted bowel resection, rectal function sparing techniques, and robotic surgery.

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