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Robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy for deep infiltrative endometriosis of the bowel: a propensity-matched analysis of US-based hospitals.

Deep infiltrative endometriosis involving the bowel is a complex disease in which the optimal minimally invasive surgical approach remains uncertain, particularly regarding long-term fertility, recurrence, and healthcare utilization. We conducted …

Long-term insights: Seven years of conservative management for deep endometriosis in the bowel.

Deep endometriosis (DE) involving the bowel presents a complex management challenge. While surgery is often emphasized, limited evidence exists on long-term outcomes of conservative (non-surgical) management. This study aimed to …

Bowel endometriosis: from pathogenesis to clinical management.

Bowel involvement is a severe manifestation of deep endometriosis that affects approximately 8-12% of women with endometriosis. Bowel endometriosis is most commonly localised in the rectosigmoid colon and frequently coexists …

To cut or not to cut? Intraoperative ultrasound to identify deep bowel endometriosis.

Pain Relief, Gastrointestinal Function, and Recurrence After Conservative versus Radical (Segmental Resection) Surgery for Bowel Endometriosis: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Surgery represents a primary treatment option in selected cases of bowel endometriosis (BE), particularly in patients with significant symptoms or those unresponsive to medical therapy, and effectively improves patients' quality …

Case Report: A case of intestinal occlusion caused by endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition, but intestinal involvement leading to bowel obstruction is rare, occurring in only 0.1-0.7% of cases. Diagnostic delay is frequent due to non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms.

Managing the aftermath: complications and outcome after colorectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis-insights from a certified surgical endoscopy center.

Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) often affects the bowel and may necessitate colorectal resection. While protective ileostomy can reduce complications, it carries relevant morbidity. This study evaluates endoscopic complication management and …

Is colorectal resection necessary to improve pain and fertility outcomes in patients with deep endometriosis?

Bowel endometriosis is often considered an indication for extensive surgical management, including colorectal resection, in women undergoing surgery for concomitant endometriosis at other sites. However, several contemporary studies show little …

Surgically Relative Risk Factors for Lower Colorectal Anastomotic Dehiscence and Rectovaginal Fistulas in Complex Deep Endometriosis Cases: A Single-Center Retrospective-Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Bowel surgery is a key component of advanced deep endometriosis management, with anastomotic leakage representing the most serious postoperative complication. This study aimed to identify risk factors for dehiscence …

[Gastrointestinal quality of life after low segmental rectal resection for bowel endometriosis].

Due to bowel endometriosis itself or its surgical management, various gastrointestinal symptoms can occur. One factor predisposing to the development of postoperative complaints may be low segmental rectal resection.