Laparoscopic laser treatment for endometriosis.
The advent of the use of laparoscopy and lasers in gynaecology has added a further option for the treatment of endometriosis. This study is a retrospective review of the notes of 28 women who had endometriosis treated laparoscopically with an Nd:YAG laser. Results were assessed by subjective reporting of symptoms. Seventy-three percent of patients reported significant or complete resolution of symptoms at three to 26 months follow-up. No major complications were encountered. The results suggest this offers a further treatment option for endometriosis which merits further evaluation.
McParland
P
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University of Leicester and Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
Halligan
A W
AW
Taylor
D J
DJ
Naftalin
N J
NJ
D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome