title: Surgical strategy in endometriosis.
abstract: Endometriosis is a common disease affecting young women. Its clinical manifestations include pain and infertility, and it can dramatically affect quality of life. Treatments should be tailored to address the wishes of women according to the specific characteristics of the disease. Although many questions remain unanswered, strong evidence supports the use of laparoscopic surgery to improve pain and infertility. The systematisation of strategy is essential to make surgery more reproducible, safer and less time-consuming. Nevertheless, even in the most expert hands, complications may occur. Further investigations are needed to compare the different approaches. Outcomes must, however, include pain, fertility, organ dysfunction, and quality of life.
authors: IRCAD/EITS Hôpitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, France.
authors: Arnaud
authors: A
authors: Wattiez
authors: Marco
authors: M
authors: Puga
authors: Jaime
authors: J
authors: Albornoz
authors: Emilie
authors: E
authors: Faller
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004312:Douglas' Pouch / Q000601:surgery; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery