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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024

Multidisciplinary surgical management of severe posterior compartment endometriosis.

Carolin Mueller, Miguel Luna Russo, Lukas Schabl, Hermann Kessler

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Article in Surgical endoscopy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  2. Endometriosis MDC: role of the radiologist.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2025
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Carolin MuellerOutcomes Research Consortium, Department of Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA. muellec2@ccf.org.ORCID 0000-0003-3488-5073
Miguel Luna RussoDivision of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Women's Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Lukas SchablDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Hermann KesslerDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEndometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory, and hormone-dependent disease that affects approximately 10% of women in reproductive age. Endometriosis is categorized into different types, as superficial, deep, and ovarian endometriosis. When deep endometriosis occurs, the sigmoid and rectum are often affected (Becker et al. in Hum Reprod Open, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1093/hropen/hoac009 ). In the following article, we aim to demonstrate stepwise surgery for stage IV endometriosis involving the anterior rectosigmoid.

methodsWe present the case of a 26-year-old obese (BMI 35.87) woman with severe posterior pelvic compartment endometriosis, persistent abdominal pain, and constipation. On preoperative MRI of the pelvis, a 13 cm conglomerate incorporating both ovaries (kissing ovaries), uterine serosa, and the anterior rectosigmoid was observed (Fig. 1). Accordingly, interdisciplinary laparoscopic surgery with a gynecologist and colorectal surgeon was planned.

resultsThe total laparoscopic approach is demonstrated step by step in the video.

conclusionsDeep endometriosis is a rare condition. When involvement of other organs (e.g., the bowel) is suspected, preoperative endometriosis-specific imaging should be performed for optimal surgical planning. Experienced endometriosis multidisciplinary surgical teams can provide specialized and high-quality care for patients suffering from this debilitating disease (Luna Russo et al. in Minerva Ginecol, 2020, https://doi.org/10.23736/S0026-4784.20.04544-X ).

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EndometriosisLaparoscopyAdultFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingSigmoid DiseasesEndometriosisInterdisciplinary surgeryLaparoscopy

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