title: Enterocele as a consequence of laparoscopic resection of deeply infiltrating endometriosis.
abstract: Laparoscopic excision of deeply infiltrating endometriosis in the cul-de-sac or the rectovaginal septum by means of electrosurgery or laser is performed frequently. Little is known about the long-term results or complications of this surgery. We suggest that enterocele could be a complication of the procedure. A patient developed a large enterocele 3 years after a laparoscopic excision of a deep endometriotic nodule with resection of the uterosacral ligaments. We question whether routine preventive measures should not be taken after excision of a deep endometriotic nodule from the rectovaginal septum.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Department Obstetrics-Gynecology, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Van Rompaey
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Deprest
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Koninckx
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004312:Douglas' Pouch; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology