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.
Ferzli
G
G
Department of Gynecology, Staten Island University Hospital, Brooklyn, NY.
Wenof
M
M
Giannakakos
A
A
Raboy
A
A
Albert
P
P
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*