Complications and their management in endometriosis surgery

Womens Health (Lond). 2015 Aug;11(5):685-92. doi: 10.2217/whe.15.55. Epub 2015 Aug 28.

Abstract

Endometriosis is a common chronic disease mostly seen in young women. Endometriosis surgery may be considered as rather challenging in gynecology. In this article, we tried to emphasize on basic concepts of endometriosis surgery, the best surgical method that should be applied and the complications and the management of the complications.

Keywords: deep infiltrating endometriosis; endometriosis; laparoscopy; rectovaginal nodule; shaving; surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Endometriosis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / etiology
  • Infertility, Female / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Postoperative Period
  • Risk Factors
  • Young Adult