Operative management of deep endometriosis infiltrating the uterosacral ligaments.

STUDY

OBJECTIVE

To describe and assess the efficacy of laparoscopic surgical treatment for patients with pain and deep endometriosis located on the uterosacral ligaments.

DESIGN

Retrospective analysis (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

SETTING

University-affiliated hospital.

PATIENTS: One hundred ten consecutive women with deep endometriosis infiltrating uterosacral ligaments.

INTERVENTION: Operative laparoscopic management of endometriosis.

MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN

RESULTS

Improvement was reported in 82.3% (70/85) of patients with severe dysmenorrhea and was considered satisfactory in 82.8% (58/70). Improvement also occurred in 88.2% (75/85) of women with deep dyspareunia, and was considered satisfactory in 88.0% (66/75).

CONCLUSION

Provided the surgeon is highly skilled in laparoscopy, operative laparoscopy is efficient for the treatment of painful symptoms related to deep endometriosis infiltrating uterosacral ligaments. (J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 6(1):31-37, 1999)