title: Pelvic organ function before and after laparoscopic bowel resection for rectosigmoid endometriosis: a prospective, observational study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To assess urinary, sexual, and bowel function before and after laparoscopic bowel resection for rectosigmoid endometriosis.
  
  
  METHODS
  Prospectively collected data regarding the function of the pelvic organs.
  
  
  METHODS
  Tertiary endometriosis referral unit, Aarhus University Hospital.
  
  
  METHODS
  A cohort of 128 patients who underwent laparoscopic bowel resection for endometriosis.
  
  
  METHODS
  The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ), Sexual Function-Vaginal Changes Questionnaire (SVQ), and the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) questionnaire were answered before and after surgery. Non-invasive urodynamic testing was performed.
  
  
  METHODS
  Pre- and postoperative function of the pelvic organs was compared, and risk factors for improved/impaired function were identified.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 96.1% of the women completed the 1-year follow-up. A significant decrease (P = 0.002) in bladder filling problems (F-score) was observed 1 year after surgery, primarily caused by a significant decrease in bladder pain (P = 0.0001). No change for urodynamic parameters was observed. A significant increase in overall sexual satisfaction (P = 0.0001) and decrease in worries about sexual life (P = 0.001) was seen 1 year after surgery. Frequency of defecation was significantly increased 1 year after surgery (P = 0.0001), but the overall bowel function measured by LARS score was unchanged. Patients with anastomotic leakage had a significantly higher risk (odds ratio, OR 5.40; P = 0.002) of increased incontinence problems (I-score) 1 year after surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A significant and clinically relevant improvement in urinary and sexual function 1 year after laparoscopic bowel resection for endometriosis was found. Except for anastomotic leakage, this could be observed independent of any patient- or treatment-related factor. Apprehension about impairment of urinary and sexual function should not be a contraindication for bowel resection in endometriosis patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Rectal resection for endometriosis does not impair urinary and sexual function 1 year after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Deptartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Riiskjaer
authors.affiliation: Deptartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Greisen
authors.affiliation: Deptartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Glavind-Kristensen
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Herlev University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: U S
authors.initials: US
authors.lastname: Kesmodel
authors.affiliation: Deptartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Forman
authors.affiliation: Deptartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Seyer-Hansen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003082:Colectomy; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery; D003672:Defecation; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D000074384:Sexual Health; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014554:Urination; D014563:Urodynamics
keywords: Bowel; LARS score; SVQ; endometriosis; laparoscopy; organ function