Abstract
Endometriosis is a very complex gynaecological condition characterized by ectopic
endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It mainly affects women of childbearing
age, and is frequently associated with incapacitating pain. Careful assessment of
symptoms, together with diagnostic laparoscopy, enables an accurate diagnosis. Successful
management requires a significant amount of experience of treatment of this condition
and advanced laparoscopic surgery i.e. endometriosis should be managed by a gynaecologist
with the necessary expertise of this condition and in reproductive surgery. Several
management options are available, and the choice of treatment should be tailored to
individual circumstances. A successful outcome can be achieved by proper patient selection,
and careful assessment of symptoms and disease extent.
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