Background and Objectives: Laparoscopic 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. Methods: This 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. Results: The 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. Conclusion: Laparoscopic excision of anterior compartment endometriosis is effective in restoring fertility in patients with otherwise-unexplained infertility and in treating endometriosis-related symptoms.

Centini, G., Afors, K., Alves, J., Argay, I.M., Koninckx, P.R., Lazzeri, L., et al. (2018). Effect of Anterior Compartment Endometriosis Excision on Infertility. JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS, 22(4), 1-8 [10.4293/JSLS.2018.00067].

Effect of Anterior Compartment Endometriosis Excision on Infertility

Centini, Gabriele;Lazzeri, Lucia;MONTI, GIORGIA;Zupi, Errico;
2018-01-01

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Laparoscopic 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. Methods: This 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. Results: The 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. Conclusion: Laparoscopic excision of anterior compartment endometriosis is effective in restoring fertility in patients with otherwise-unexplained infertility and in treating endometriosis-related symptoms.
2018
Centini, G., Afors, K., Alves, J., Argay, I.M., Koninckx, P.R., Lazzeri, L., et al. (2018). Effect of Anterior Compartment Endometriosis Excision on Infertility. JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS, 22(4), 1-8 [10.4293/JSLS.2018.00067].
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