Laparoscopic partial cystectomy for vesical endometrioma.
A case of endometriosis is presented involving the urinary bladder successfully treated by laparoscopic partial cystectomy. The laparoscopic surgical technique is fully discussed. Laparoscopic partial cystectomy represents a viable option in the treatment of vesical endometriosis, obviating the need for a formal laparotomy.
Department of Gynecology, Staten Island University Hospital, Brooklyn, NY.
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Ferzli
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Wenof
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Giannakakos
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Raboy
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Albert
D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000379:methods; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000601:surgery; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*