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Anatomical distribution of deeply infiltrating endometriosis: surgical implications and proposition for a classification

Human Reproduction · 2003 · Vol. 18(1) · pp. 157–161

C. Chapron✉(Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris)Arnaud Fauconnier(Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris)Marco Vieira(European Institute of Oncology)Habib Barakat(Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris)B. Dousset(Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris)Vittorio Pansini(Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris)M.-C. Vacher-LavenuJean Dubuisson(Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris)

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Abstract

Multifocality must be considered during the pre-operative work-up and surgical treatment of DIE. We propose a surgical classification based on the locations of DIE. Operative laparoscopy is efficient for bladder, USL and vaginal DIE. However, indications for laparotomy still exist, notably for bowel lesions.

Endometriosis Research and Treatment Uterine Myomas and Treatments Endometrial and Cervical Cancer TreatmentsMedicineVaginaEndometriosisLaparotomyPathologicalPouchSurgeryLaparoscopyGynecologyPathology