Is operative laparoscopy safe in ovarian endometriosis?
This short communication describes the delayed onset of premature ovarian failure (POF) in some young patients, between 5 to 24 months after operative laparoscopy for ovarian endometriosis. This complication apparently does not have a link with traditional risk factors for POF. In view of this observation, further and consistent clinical investigations are necessary to seek an explanation for this possible iatrogenic effect, which is of particular concern to young patients who are referred for video laparoscopy as a treatment for ovarian endometriosis.
Di Prospero
Filiberto
F
Gynecologic Endocrinology Unit, Civitanova Marche Hospital, Civitanova Marche (MC) 62012 Italy. f.diprospero@yahoo.it
Micucci
Giuseppe
G
D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D016649:Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects