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ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Effect of Anterior Compartment Endometriosis Excision on Infertility.

Gabriele Centini, Karolina Afors, Joao Alves, István Máté Argay, Philippe R Koninckx, Lucia Lazzeri, Giorgia Monti, Errico Zupi, Arnaud Wattiez

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Article in JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors at 5 institutions in 6 countries.

Gabriele CentiniDepartment of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Karolina AforsWhittington Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Joao Alves
István Máté ArgayServiço de Ginecologia, Hospital da Luz, Lisboa, Portugal.
Philippe R KoninckxDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Lucia LazzeriDepartment of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Giorgia MontiDepartment of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Errico ZupiObstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Arnaud WattiezDepartment of Gynecology, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France and Latifa Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
University of Siena · ITUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore · ITUniversity College London · GBUniversity of Debrecen · HUUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesLaparoscopic surgical excision of bladder nodules has been demonstrated to be effective in relieving associated painful symptoms; the data are lacking concerning the impact of anterior compartment endometriosis on infertility. We conducted this study to evaluate whether or not the surgical excision of deep endometriosis affecting the anterior compartment plays a role in restoring fertility.

methodsThis multicentre, retrospective study included a group of 55 patients presenting with otherwise-unexplained infertility who had undergone laparoscopic excision of anterior compartment endometriosis with histological confirmation. Patient medical records and operative reports were reviewed. Telephone interviews were conducted for long-term followup of fertility outcomes.

resultsThe pregnancy rate following surgical excision of endometriotic lesions was 44% (n = 11) among those with anterior compartment involvement alone and 50% (n = 15) in case of posterior lesions association without any significant difference. The symptoms related to bladder endometriosis resolved in the 84.2% of the cases with a recurrence rate of 1.8% at the 2-year followup not requiring further surgery.

conclusionLaparoscopic excision of anterior compartment endometriosis is effective in restoring fertility in patients with otherwise-unexplained infertility and in treating endometriosis-related symptoms.

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Pregnancy RateAdultEndometriosisFemaleHumansInfertility, FemaleLaparoscopyPregnancyRetrospective StudiesBladder endometriosisDeep endometriosisInfertilityLaparoscopyPregnancy rate

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PMCPMC6328363
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