Extragenital Endometriosis

Arathi Veeraswamy, A. Veeraswamy, Michael C. Lewis, Michael Lewis, Andrea P. Mann, Andrea Mann, Sumathi Kotikela, S. Kotikela, Babak Hajhosseini, Camran Nezhat
Clinical obstetrics and gynecology · 2010 · vol. 53(2) , pp. 449–466 · doi:10.1097/grf.0b013e3181e0ea6e · PMID:20436322 · W4240649652
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This paper reviews extragenital endometriosis, noting shifts in its epidemiology and management toward a multidisciplinary surgical approach that improves outcomes and quality of life, with endoscopy playing a key diagnostic and therapeutic role.

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Abstract

In recent years, there have been significant changes in many aspects of extragenital endometriosis ranging from the epidemiology to the management of the disease. Advances in minimally invasive surgery and expansion of the field have lead to further research in management of extragenital endometriosis. As a result, treatment has shifted from medical management toward a surgical, multidisciplinary approach. Surgery for extragenital endometriosis clearly improves outcome through relief of symptoms, improved quality-of-life, increased fertility rates, and reduced recurrences. Endoscopy has a pivotal role as both a diagnostic and therapeutic tool.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Laparoscopy Thoracic Diseases Thoracic Diseases Thoracic Diseases Urologic Diseases Urologic Diseases Urologic Diseases Endoscopy Female Humans Male Pregnancy Quality of Life

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