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Tsuei A, Nezhat F, Amirlatifi N, Najmi Z, Nezhat A, Nezhat C. Comprehensive Management of Bowel Endometriosis: Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, and Best Practices. J Clin Med 2025; 14:977. [PMID: 39941647 PMCID: PMC11818743 DOI: 10.3390/jcm14030977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2024] [Revised: 01/20/2025] [Accepted: 01/26/2025] [Indexed: 02/16/2025] Open
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Bowel endometriosis is a complex condition predominantly impacting women in their reproductive years, which may lead to chronic pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and infertility. This review highlights current approaches to the diagnosis and management of bowel endometriosis, emphasizing a multidisciplinary strategy. Diagnostic methods include detailed patient history, physical examination, and imaging techniques like transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which aid in preoperative planning. Management options range from hormonal therapies for symptom relief to minimally invasive surgical techniques. Surgical interventions, categorized as shaving excision, disc excision, or segmental resection, depend on factors such as lesion size, location, and depth. Shaving excision is preferred for its minimal invasiveness and lower complication rates, while segmental resection is reserved for severe cases. This review also explores nerve-sparing strategies to reduce surgical morbidity, particularly for deep infiltrative cases close to the rectal bulb, anal verge, and rectosigmoid colon. A structured, evidence-based approach is recommended, prioritizing conservative surgery to avoid complications and preserve fertility as much as possible. Comprehensive management of bowel endometriosis requires expertise from both gynecologic and gastrointestinal specialists, aiming to improve patient outcomes while minimizing long-term morbidity.
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- Angie Tsuei
- Camran Nezhat Institute Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Woodside, CA 94061, USA; (A.T.); (N.A.); (Z.N.); (A.N.)
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, NY 10065, USA;
- Gynecology/Oncology, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501, USA
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- Camran Nezhat Institute Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Woodside, CA 94061, USA; (A.T.); (N.A.); (Z.N.); (A.N.)
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- Camran Nezhat Institute Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Woodside, CA 94061, USA; (A.T.); (N.A.); (Z.N.); (A.N.)
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- Camran Nezhat Institute Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Woodside, CA 94061, USA; (A.T.); (N.A.); (Z.N.); (A.N.)
- Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA
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- Camran Nezhat Institute Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Woodside, CA 94061, USA; (A.T.); (N.A.); (Z.N.); (A.N.)
- Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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Roman H, Dennis T, Forestier D, François MO, Assenat V, Tuech JJ, Hennetier C, Merlot B. Disk Excision Using End-to-End Anastomosis Circular Stapler for Deep Endometriosis of the Rectum: A 492-Patient Continuous Prospective Series. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2023; 30:122-130. [PMID: 36334913 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To report a large series including women managed by disk excision using end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) circular transanal stapler to assess the feasibility of the technique, the features of nodules suitable for removal by disk excision, and the rate of major early complications. DESIGN Retrospective study on data prospectively recorded in 2 databases. SETTING Two tertiary referral centers. PATIENTS A total of 492 patients undergoing surgery for rectal endometriosis from May 2011 to June 2022. INTERVENTIONS Rectal disk excision using the EEA stapler. MEASUREMENT AND MAIN RESULTS Disk excision using EEA was performed in 492 patients (24.2%) of 2,029 women receiving surgery for deep endometriosis infiltrating the rectum during the 11-year study period. Deep endometriosis involved low rectum in 11% and mid rectum in 55.3%. The diameter of rectal nodules exceeded 3 cm in 65.9%. Mean operative time was 2 hours, mean diameter of rectal patches removed was 41 ± 11 mm, and the mean rectal suture height was 9.2 ± 5.5 cm. The presence of microscopic foci on the edges of rectal patches was identified in 30.2% of cases. Rectal fistula was recorded in 20 patients (4%). The distance from the anal verge was significantly lower in patients with fistula than women with no fistula (5.9 ± 2 cm vs 9.2 ± 5.6 cm, p = .027). Follow-up ranged from 1 to 120 months, with a median value of 36 months. Magnetic resonance imaging in 3 patients during follow-up revealed a recurrent nodule infiltrating the previous stapled line (0.6%) after a postoperative delay of, respectively, 36, 48, and 84 months. CONCLUSION Disk excision using the EEA stapler is suitable in nodules >3 cm if surgeons ensure deep shaving of the rectum, to allow complete inclusion of the shaved area into the stapler jaws. Postoperative rectal recurrences seem incidental, whereas bowel leakage rate is comparable with that after colorectal resection. This technique is suitable in almost a quarter of patients managed for rectal endometriosis nodules and is therefore a valuable technique that warrants more widespread use.
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- Horace Roman
- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Roman, Dennis, Forestier, François, Assenat, and Merlot); Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark (Dr. Roman, Dr. Tuech, Dr. Hennetier).
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Roman, Dennis, Forestier, François, Assenat, and Merlot)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Roman, Dennis, Forestier, François, Assenat, and Merlot)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Roman, Dennis, Forestier, François, Assenat, and Merlot)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Roman, Dennis, Forestier, François, Assenat, and Merlot)
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- Department of Surgery, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France (Dr. Tuech)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France (Dr. Hennetier)
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- Franco-European Multidisciplinary Endometriosis Institute (IFEMEndo), Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France (Drs. Roman, Dennis, Forestier, François, Assenat, and Merlot)
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Klebanoff JS, Barnes WA, Denny K, Mangini MG, Kazma J, Laganà AS, Habib N, Ayoubi JM, Moawad GN. Rates of anastomotic leak and fistula following surgical management of bowel endometriosis: a comparison of shaving, discoid excision, and segmental resection. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2021; 43:145-150. [PMID: 33611866 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2020-0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Endometriosis is a complex chronic inflammatory condition that can create a multitude of bothersome painful symptoms for women. Bowel endometriosis is often misdiagnosed or overlooked leading to years of suffering for many women. The surgical management of bowel endometriosis varies based on extent of disease as well as surgeon experience. Surgical treatment for bowel endometriosis is complex and a variety of intraoperative and postoperative complications must be considered. Two significant postoperative complications for bowel endometriosis include anastomotic leak and fistula formation. There is continued debate regarding the appropriate surgical treatment for bowel endometriosis. Aggressive surgery with segmental bowel resection is being utilized more cautiously, with an increase in less aggressive shaving or disc excision techniques. Historic beliefs regarding the limitations of shaving and disc excision are being challenged, and with a reduction in morbidity these less aggressive techniques are winning favor among gynecologic surgeons. Shaving, discoid excision, and segmental bowel resection are all feasible surgical management options for bowel endometriosis. Segmental resection is associated with the highest rates of both anastomotic leak and fistula formation, while shaving is associated with the lowest.
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- Jordan S Klebanoff
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Main Line Health System, Wynnewood, PA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Filippo Del Ponte" Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Beaujon Hospital-University of Paris, Clichy Cedex, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gyncology and Reproductive Medicine, Hopital Foch, Faculté de Médecine Paris Ouest (UVSQ), Suresnes, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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Yang YP, Yu LY, Shi J, Li JN, Wang M, Liu TJ. Laparoscopic anterior resection of rectum for rectal deeply infiltrating endometriosis: A short-term prospective randomized trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23309. [PMID: 33217865 PMCID: PMC7676554 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Laparoscopic anterior resection of rectum (AR) is one of surgical approaches for deeply infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). Up to date, no clinical trials have clearly analyzed the short-term and long-term complications post-surgically, indications or feasibilities for surgical procedure, or post-operative recovery. The aims of this trial were to evaluate the indications for laparoscopic AR, the short-term and long-term complications post-surgically, post-operative recovery.We conducted a prospective study of 29 patients. They were divided into 2 groups. The period of follow-up was 12 months post-surgery. In our study, we recruited patents with laparoscopic AR experiencing failure of medical treatment (3 months) or associated infertility (>2cycles). The operative data and short term and long term complications were recorded. The outcomes of laparoscopic AR group were assessed by questionnaires, such as NRS (numeric rating scale), KESS (Knowles-Eccersley-Scott Symptom Questionnaire), VAS (visual analogue scale), WCS (Wexner constipation score) and ABS (Abdominal Bloating Score), which were compared with the outcomes of medicine group at set time points of baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months. The overall outcomes of the two groups were assessed with 5-point Likert Scale.Patients in surgery group were recovery rapidly without serious short term or long term complications. All of NRS, KESS, VAS, WCS, and ABS in surgery group were getting better greatly than that in medicine group (3.04 ± 1.91 vs 5.41 ± 3.01, 5.64 ± 1.54 vs 7.01 ± 1.03, 0.50 ± 0.38 vs 3.58 ± 2.01, 4.43 ± 1.02 vs 8.92 ± 2.45, and 0.61 ± 0.34 vs 1.42 ± 0.71) at 3 months post-operation. However, the advantage of surgery group was almost vanished at 12 months (4.02 ± 2.53 vs 5.99 ± 2.31, 7.42 ± 3.17 vs 10.98 ± 2.53, 1.59 ± 1.3 vs 2.23 ± 1.59, 6.01 ± 2.53 vs 7.90 ± 3.25, and 1.31 ± 1.05 vs 1.39 ± 1.02). Furthermore, we compared the overall outcomes between the 2 groups with 5-point Likert Scale, with confirmation of the advantage at 3 months post-surgically. Additionally, we compared these questionnaires, with the finding that VAS and 5-point Likert Scale of surgery group had the same changes. Finally, a table of indications for laparoscopic AR were tabulated according our clinical experience.Patients can receive benefit from both medicine and laparoscopic AR. However, laparoscopic AR has obvious advantage of rapid symptom relief. Further studies and clinical data collections are required for indications and feasibility of combined therapy.
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- Yong-Ping Yang
- Department of General Surgery, the Second Hospital of Jilin University
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- Department of Ear Nose and Throat Surgery, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the Second Hospital of Jilin University
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- Department of General Surgery, the Second Hospital of Jilin University
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- Department of General Surgery, the Second Hospital of Jilin University
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- Department of General Surgery, the Second Hospital of Jilin University
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Soares M, Mimouni M, Oppenheimer A, Nyangoh Timoh K, du Cheyron J, Fauconnier A. Systematic Nerve Sparing during Surgery for Deep-infiltrating Posterior Endometriosis Improves Immediate Postoperative Urinary Outcomes. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 28:1194-1202. [PMID: 33130225 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Evaluate the feasibility and risk-benefit ratio of systematic nerve sparing by complete dissection of the inferior hypogastric nerves and afferent pelvic splanchnic nerves during surgery for deep-infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) on the basis of complication rates and postoperative bladder morbidity. DESIGN Observational before (2012-2014)-and-after (2015-2017) study based on a prospectively completed database of all patients treated medically or surgically for endometriosis. SETTING Unicentric study at the Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy-St-Germain-en-Laye. PATIENTS This study included patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for DIE (pouch of Douglas resection with or without colpectomy or bilateral uterosacral ligament resection), with complete excision of all identifiable endometriotic lesions, with or without an associated digestive procedure, between 2012 and 2017. The exclusion criteria included prior history of surgery for DIE or colorectal DIE excision, unilateral uterosacral ligament resection, and bladder endometriotic lesions. INTERVENTIONS For the patients in group 1 (2012-2014, n = 56), partial dissection of the pelvic nerves was carried out only if they were macroscopically caught in endometriotic lesions, without dissection of the pelvic splanchnic nerves. The patients in group 2 (2015-2017, n = 65) systematically underwent nerve sparing during DIE surgery, with dissection of the inferior hypogastric nerves and pelvic splanchnic nerves. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Both groups were comparable in terms of patient age, parity, body mass index, and previous abdominal surgery. The operating times were similar in both groups (228 ± 105 minutes in group 2 vs 219 ± 71 minutes in group 1), as were intra- and postoperative complication rates. Time to voiding was significantly longer in the patients in group 1 (p <.01), with 7 (12.9%) patients requiring self-catheterization in this group compared with no patients (0%) in group 2. The duration of self-catheterization for the 7 patients in group 1 was 28, 21, 3, 60, 21, 1 (stopped by the patient), and 28 days, respectively. Uroflowmetry on postoperative day 10 was abnormal in 5/25 patients in group 1 compared with 1/33 in group 2 (p = .031). CONCLUSION Systematic and complete nerve sparing, including pelvic splanchnic nerve dissection, during surgery for posterior DIE improves immediate postoperative urinary outcomes, reducing the need for self-catheterization without increasing operating time or complication rates.
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- Michelle Soares
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy-Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Drs. Soares, Mimouni, Fauconnier, and Mr. du Cheyron), Poissy.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy-Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Drs. Soares, Mimouni, Fauconnier, and Mr. du Cheyron), Poissy
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- EA 7285 Research Unit: Risk and Safety in Clinical Medicine for Women and Perinatal Health, Versailles-Saint-Quentin University (Drs. Oppenheimer and Fauconnier), Montigny-le-Bretonneux
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes Cedes (Dr. Nyangoh-Timoh), Rennes, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy-Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Drs. Soares, Mimouni, Fauconnier, and Mr. du Cheyron), Poissy
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy-Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Drs. Soares, Mimouni, Fauconnier, and Mr. du Cheyron), Poissy; EA 7285 Research Unit: Risk and Safety in Clinical Medicine for Women and Perinatal Health, Versailles-Saint-Quentin University (Drs. Oppenheimer and Fauconnier), Montigny-le-Bretonneux
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Bendifallah S, Puchar A, Vesale E, Moawad G, Daraï E, Roman H. Surgical Outcomes after Colorectal Surgery for Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 28:453-466. [PMID: 32841755 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of type of surgery for colorectal endometriosis-rectal shaving or discoid resection or segmental colorectal resection-on complications and surgical outcomes. DATA SOURCES We performed a systematic review of all English- and French-language full-text articles addressing the surgical management of colorectal endometriosis, and compared the postoperative complications according to surgical technique by meta-analysis. The PubMed, Clinical Trials.gov, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases were searched for relevant studies published before March 27, 2020. The search strategy used the following Medical Subject Headings terms: ("bowel endometriosis" or "colorectal endometriosis") AND ("surgery for endometriosis" or "conservative management" or "radical management" or "colorectal resection" or "shaving" or "full thickness resection" or "disc excision") AND ("treatment", "outcomes", "long term results" and "complications"). METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION Two authors conducted the literature search and independently screened abstracts for inclusion, with resolution of any difference by 3 other authors. Studies were included if data on surgical management (shaving, disc excision, and/or segmental resection) were provided and if postoperative outcomes were detailed with at least the number of complications. The risk of bias was assessed according to the Cochrane recommendations. TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS Of the 168 full-text articles assessed for eligibility, 60 were included in the qualitative synthesis. Seventeen of these were included in the meta-analysis on rectovaginal fistula, 10 on anastomotic leakage, 5 on anastomotic stenosis, and 9 on voiding dysfunction <30 days. The mean complication rate according to shaving, disc excision, and segmental resection were 2.2%, 9.7%, and 9.9%, respectively. Rectal shaving was less associated with rectovaginal fistula than disc excision (odds ratio [OR] = 0.19; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.10-0.36; p <.001; I2 = 33%) and segmental colorectal resection (OR = 0.26; 95% CI, 0.15-0.44; p <.001; I2 = 0%). No difference was found in the occurrence of rectovaginal fistula between disc excision and segmental colorectal resection (OR = 1.07; 95% CI, 0.70-1.63; p = .76; I2 = 0%). Rectal shaving was less associated with leakage than disc excision (OR = 0.22; 95% CI, 0.06-0.73; p = .01; I2 = 86%). No difference was found in the occurrence of leakage between rectal shaving and segmental colorectal resection (OR = 0.32; 95% CI, 0.10-1.01; p = .05; I2 = 71%) or between disc excision and segmental colorectal resection (OR = 0.32; 95% CI, 0.30-1.58; p = .38; I2 = 0%). Disc excision was less associated with anastomotic stenosis than segmental resection (OR = 0.15; 95% CI, 0.05-0.48; p = .001; I2 = 59%). Disc excision was associated with more voiding dysfunction <30 days than rectal shaving (OR = 12.9; 95% CI, 1.40-119.34; p = .02; I2 = 0%). No difference was found in the occurrence of voiding dysfunction <30 days between segmental resection and rectal shaving (OR = 3.05; 95% CI, 0.55-16.87; p = .20; I2 = 0%) or between segmental colorectal and discoid resections (OR = 0.99; 95% CI, 0.54-1.85; p = .99; I2 = 71%). CONCLUSION Colorectal surgery for endometriosis exposes patients to a risk of severe complications such as rectovaginal fistula, anastomotic leakage, anastomotic stenosis, and voiding dysfunction. Rectal shaving seems to be less associated with postoperative complications than disc excision and segmental colorectal resection. However, this technique is not suitable for all patients with large bowel infiltration. Compared with segmental colorectal resection, disc excision has several advantages, including shorter operating time, shorter hospital stay, and lower risk of postoperative bowel stenosis.
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- Sofiane Bendifallah
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Bendifallah, Puchar, Vesale, and Daraï); UMRS-938 (Drs. Bendifallah and Daraï); Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6, Centre Expert En Endométriose (Drs. Bendifallah and Daraï), Sorbonne University, Paris
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Bendifallah, Puchar, Vesale, and Daraï)
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Bendifallah, Puchar, Vesale, and Daraï)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia (Dr. Moawad)
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Bendifallah, Puchar, Vesale, and Daraï); UMRS-938 (Drs. Bendifallah and Daraï); Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6, Centre Expert En Endométriose (Drs. Bendifallah and Daraï), Sorbonne University, Paris
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- Endometriosis Centre, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux (Dr Roman), France; Department of Surgical Gynaecology, University Hospital of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark (Dr. Roman).
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Vesale E, Roman H, Moawad G, Benoit L, Touboul C, Darai E, Bendifallah S. Voiding Dysfunction after Colorectal Surgery for Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 27:1490-1502.e3. [PMID: 32730989 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Surgical management of deep endometriosis is associated with a high incidence of lower urinary tract dysfunction. The aim of the current systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the rates of voiding dysfunction according to colorectal shaving, discoid excision, and segmental resection for deep endometriosis. DATA SOURCES We performed a systematic review using bibliographic citations from PubMed, Clinical Trials.gov, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases. Medical Subject Headings terms for colorectal endometriosis and voiding dysfunction were combined and restricted to the French and English languages. The final search was performed on August 28, 2019. The outcome measured was the occurrence of postoperative voiding dysfunction. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION Study Quality Assessment Tools were used to assess the quality of included studies. Studies rated as good and fair were included. Two reviewers independently assessed the quality of each included study, discrepancies were discussed; if consensus was not reached, a third reviewer was consulted. TABULATION, INTEGRATION AND RESULTS Out of 201 relevant published reports, 51 studies were ultimately reviewed systematically and 13 were included in the meta-analysis. Rectal shaving was statistically less associated with postoperative voiding dysfunction than segmental colorectal resection (Odds ratio [OR] 0.34; 95% confidence intervals [CI], 0.18-0.63; I2 = 0%; p <.001) or discoid excision (OR 0.22; 95% CI, 0.09-0.51; I2 = 0%; p <.001). No significant difference was noted when comparing discoid excision and segmental colorectal resection (OR 0.74; 95% CI, 0.32-1.69; I2 = 29%; p = .47). Similarly, rectal shaving was associated with a lower risk of self-catheterization >1 month than segmental colorectal resection (OR 0.3; 95% CI, 0.14-0.66; I2 = 0%; p = .003). This outcome was no longer significant when comparing discoid excision and segmental colorectal resection (OR 0.72; 95% CI, 0.4-1.31; I2 = 63%; p = .28). CONCLUSION Colorectal surgery for endometriosis has a significant impact on urinary function regardless of the technique. However, rectal shaving causes less postoperative voiding dysfunction than discoid excision or segmental resection.
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- Elie Vesale
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Vesale, Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6 (GRC6-UPMC): Centre Expert En Endométriose (C3E) (Drs. Vesale, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Center of the Sud-Francilien, (Dr Vesale), Corbeil-Essonne, France
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- Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux (Dr. Roman), France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, (Dr. Moawad), Washington, District of Columbia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Vesale, Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); UMR_S938, Sorbonne University, (Drs. Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah), Paris.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Vesale, Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6 (GRC6-UPMC): Centre Expert En Endométriose (C3E) (Drs. Vesale, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); UMR_S938, Sorbonne University, (Drs. Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah), Paris
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Vesale, Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6 (GRC6-UPMC): Centre Expert En Endométriose (C3E) (Drs. Vesale, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); UMR_S938, Sorbonne University, (Drs. Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah), Paris
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (Drs. Vesale, Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6 (GRC6-UPMC): Centre Expert En Endométriose (C3E) (Drs. Vesale, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah); UMR_S938, Sorbonne University, (Drs. Benoit, Touboul, Darai, and Bendifallah), Paris
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Namazov A, Kathurusinghe S, Marabha J, Merlot B, Forestier D, Hennetier C, Tuech JJ, Roman H. Double Disk Excision of Large Deep Endometriosis Nodules Infiltrating the Low and Mid Rectum: A Pilot Study of 20 Cases. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 27:1482-1489. [PMID: 32360657 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To report the technique of double disk excision of deep endometriosis nodules infiltrating the mid or low rectum and surgical outcomes. DESIGN A retrospective case series using data prospectively recorded in the North-West Inter Regional Female Cohort for Patients with Endometriosis database. SETTING University tertiary referral center. PATIENTS Twenty women managed for large deep endometriosis nodules infiltrating the mid or low rectum. INTERVENTIONS Double disk excision using transanal end-to-end anastomosis circular stapler. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Twenty women managed by double disk excision from May 2016 to September 2019 were included in the study. The mean time of intervention was 149 ± 74 minutes. The cumulated mean diameter of the excised rectal disks was 53.4 ± 19.1 mm, whereas in 85% of the women, it was ≥50 mm. The mean distance between the lowest margin of the disk and the anal verge was 66 mm. Vaginal infiltration was removed in 15 patients (75%), and in 6 patients (30%) it exceeded 30 mm in diameter. Owing to the presence of sigmoid colon nodules, 2 patients (10%) underwent concomitant segmental sigmoid resection of 4 cm and 6 cm in length, respectively. Transitory stoma was performed in 8 patients (40%) owing to concomitant vaginal excision >3 cm in size. After a follow-up varying from 3 months to 42 months, no digestive fistula was recorded. The rate of Clavien-Dindo 3 complications was 15%. CONCLUSION Double disk excision is suitable for excising large deep endometriosis nodules infiltrating the mid or low rectum and is associated with a low severe complication rate with good functional outcomes in women. Further studies are required to assess the improvement of functional outcomes in deep endometriosis nodules infiltrating the mid or low rectum in comparison with colorectal resection.
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- Ahmet Namazov
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Barzilai University Medical Center, Ashkelon, and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of Negev, Beer-Sheva (Dr. Namazov), Israel
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- Endometriosis Center, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux (Drs. Marabha, Merlot, Forestier, and Roman)
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- Endometriosis Center, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux (Drs. Marabha, Merlot, Forestier, and Roman)
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- Endometriosis Center, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux (Drs. Marabha, Merlot, Forestier, and Roman)
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- Department of Digestive Surgery (Dr. Tuech), Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Endometriosis Center, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux (Drs. Marabha, Merlot, Forestier, and Roman); Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus (Dr. Roman), Denmark..
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Abo C, Bendifallah S, Jayot A, Nyangoh Timoh K, Tuech JJ, Roman H, Daraï E. Discoid resection for colorectal endometriosis: results from a prospective cohort from two French tertiary referral centres. Colorectal Dis 2019; 21:1312-1320. [PMID: 31211894 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Using a prospective database of discoid resection performed in two tertiary referral centres, the aim of this study is to assess the feasibility, short-term complication rates and clinical outcomes, including voiding dysfunction, of the procedure. METHOD A retrospective analysis of a prospective cohort database was conducted from February 2010 to October 2017 in two tertiary referral centres. One hundred and forty-eight consecutive patients scheduled for colorectal endometriosis by discoid resection were enrolled. The median follow-up was 21 months. All the women underwent complete preoperative assessment (MRI, transvaginal ultrasonography and rectal echo-endoscopy) before the removal of colorectal endometriosis. Postoperative complications were classified according to the Clavien-Dindo classification system as minor (grades I and II) or major (grades IIIA, IIIB and IV). Cases of voiding dysfunction were also noted. RESULTS The procedure was abandoned in seven patients. In 91 (64.5%) of the remaining 141 patients, the diameter of discoid resection removed was ≥ 30 mm. Surgery was performed by laparoscopy in 137/141 cases (92.7%). Grade I-III complications were observed in 37 patients (26.2%) with 11 grade IIIb (7.8%). Postoperative voiding dysfunction occurred in 16 patients (11.3%), 11 of whom required self-catheterization for < 1 month. In a multivariate analysis including age, body mass index, lesion size and history of previous surgery for endometriosis, a history of previous surgery was independently correlated to complication outcome (P = 0.043). CONCLUSIONS This analysis suggests that discoid resection is associated with good short-term results for women with colorectal endometriosis in a tertiary referral centre as it is associated with a low rate of postoperative complications.
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- C Abo
- Expert Centre in the Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Management of Endometriosis, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France.,Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6 (GRC6-UPMC): Centre Expert En Endométriose (C3E), Paris, France.,UMR_S938 Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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- Centre of Endometriosis, Clinique Tivoli-Ducos, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne University, Paris, France.,Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6 (GRC6-UPMC): Centre Expert En Endométriose (C3E), Paris, France.,UMR_S938 Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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Jayot A, Bendifallah S, Abo C, Arfi A, Owen C, Darai E. Feasibility, Complications, and Recurrence after Discoid Resection for Colorectal Endometriosis: A Series of 93 Cases. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2019; 27:212-219. [PMID: 31326634 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Laparoscopic discoid colorectal resection is a surgical option for bowel endometriosis, 1 of the most severe forms of endometriosis. However, no study has clearly analyzed the feasibility or the complication and recurrence rates of the procedure in a homogeneous population with specific criteria for discoid resection. The aims of this study were to evaluate the rate of conversion to segmental resection, the need for double discoid resection, and the complication and recurrence rates. We conducted a prospective study of 93 consecutive patients who underwent discoid resection in Tenon University Hospital, Paris, France. The median follow-up was 20 months. We included patients with colorectal endometriosis (≤3 cm long and <90° of bowel circumference) experiencing failure of medical treatment or associated infertility. All the patients underwent a discoid colorectal resection using a transanal circular stapler. The primary end point was the rate of conversion to segmental resection (3.2%). The secondary end point was the rate of double discoid resection (6.5%). The overall complication rate was 24%, and the severe complication rate (i.e., Clavien-Dindo IIIB) was 3% (n = 4). Postoperative voiding dysfunction requiring bladder self-catheterization was observed in 16% (n = 15). The mean duration of bladder self-catherization was 30 days (range, 15-90) including 11 cases (74%) lasting less than 30 days and 4 cases lasting more than 30 days. No patients required bladder self-catheterization over 3 months. No difference in the complication rate or in voiding dysfunction was observed between double and single discoid resection. The low rate of conversion to radical resection confirms the satisfactory preoperative evaluation of bowel endometriosis. Few publications report the rate of conversion to radical surgery. This raises the crucial issue of the right indications for discoid resection. The present study confirms that discoid resection is probably the best option for small lesions because of its high feasibility and low complication rate. Further studies are required to evaluate the technique for larger colorectal endometriotic lesions.
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- Aude Jayot
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France (Drs. Jayot, Bendifallah, Abo, Arfi, Owen, and Darai).
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France (Drs. Jayot, Bendifallah, Abo, Arfi, Owen, and Darai); INSERM UMR_S_707, Epidemiology, Information Systems, Modeling, University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France (Dr. Bendifallah)
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France (Drs. Jayot, Bendifallah, Abo, Arfi, Owen, and Darai)
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France (Drs. Jayot, Bendifallah, Abo, Arfi, Owen, and Darai)
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France (Drs. Jayot, Bendifallah, Abo, Arfi, Owen, and Darai)
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Tenon University Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France (Drs. Jayot, Bendifallah, Abo, Arfi, Owen, and Darai); Groupe de Recherche Clinique 6 (GRC6-UPMC): Centre Expert En Endométriose (C3E), Paris, France (Dr. Darai); UMR_S938, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France (Dr. Darai)
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Andres MP, Mendes RFP, Hernandes C, Araújo SEA, Podgaec S. Hormone treatment as first line therapy is safe and relieves pelvic pain in women with bowel endometriosis. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2019; 17:eAO4583. [PMID: 31066795 PMCID: PMC6497126 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2019ao4583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate clinical features and complications in patients with bowel endometriosis submitted to hormonal therapy. METHODS Retrospective study based on data extracted from medical records of 238 women with recto-sigmoid endometriosis treated between May 2010 and May 2016. RESULTS Over the course of follow-up, 143 (60.1%) women remained in medical treatment while 95 (39.9%) presented with worsening of pain symptoms or intestinal lesion growth (failure of medical treatment group), with surgical resection performed in 54 cases. Women in the Medical Treatment Group were older (40.5±5.1 years versus 37.3±5.8 years; p<0.0001) and had smaller recto sigmoid lesions (2.1±1.9 versus 3.1±2.2; p=0.008) compared to those who had failed to respond to medical treatment. Similar significant reduction in pain scores for dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, cyclic dyschezia and dysuria was observed in both groups; however greater reduction in pain scores for dyspareunia was noted in the Surgical Group. Subjective improvement in pain symptoms was also similar between groups (100% versus 98.2%; p=0.18). Major complications rates were higher in the Surgical Group (9.2% versus 0.6%; p=0.001). CONCLUSION Patients with recto-sigmoid endometriosis who failed to respond to medical treatment were younger and had larger intestinal lesions. Hormonal therapy was equally efficient in improving pain symptoms other than dyspareunia compared to surgery, and was associated with lower complication rates in women with recto-sigmoid endometriosis. Medical treatment should be offered as a first-line therapy for patients with bowel endometriosis. Surgical treatment should be reserved for patients with pain symptoms unresponsive to hormonal therapy, lesion growth or suspected intestinal subocclusion.
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- Marina Paula Andres
- Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Prodromidou A, Pavlakis K, Pergialiotis V, Frountzas M, Machairas N, Kostakis ID, Korou LM, Stergios K, Dimitroulis D, Vaos G, Perrea DN. Healing after Resection of Colonic Endometriosis and Growth Factor-enriched Agents: An Experimental Rat Model. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2018; 26:463-470. [PMID: 29890349 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To examine the potential beneficial effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and fibrin sealant (TISSEEL; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL) on bowel wound healing after shaving of an experimentally induced endometriotic lesion. DESIGN A single-blind, randomized study (Canadian Task Force classification I). SETTING A certified animal research facility. ANIMALS Thirty female Sprague-Dawley rats. INTERVENTIONS Experimental colonic endometriosis was induced by transplanting endometrial tissue to all animals (first surgery). Thirty rats were then randomized to 1 of 3 groups according to treatment; PRP (group 1, n = 10), fibrin sealant (group 2, n = 10), or no agent (group 3, n = 10) was applied after shaving of the endometriotic nodule (second surgery). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Colonic endometriosis was successfully induced in all subjects. Four days after the second surgery, the animals were euthanized, and microscopic evaluation was performed. The pathologist was blinded to the treatment method. Histopathologic analysis revealed that compared with the control group, collagen disposition was found in a significantly higher expression in both the PRP and fibrin sealant groups (p = .011 and p = .011, respectively). Distortion of the integrity of the colon layers was statistically more pronounced in the control group compared with the fibrin sealant group (p = .033), whereas greater new blood vessel formation was observed in the fibrin sealant group compared with the control (p = .023). No histologic evidence of residual or recurrent disease was detected. CONCLUSION Both PRP and fibrin sealant appear to be safe and associated with improved tissue healing during shaving for the excision of colonic endometriosis, attributed to the enhanced collagen disposition, neovascularization, and protection of the integrity of colon layers. Clinical trials are warranted to confirm the feasibility of PRP and fibrin sealant in the clinical setting.
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- Anastasia Prodromidou
- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos).
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research "N.S. Christeas" (Drs. Prodromidou, Pergialiotis, Frountzas, Korou, Stergios, Vaos, and Perrea), Department of Pathology (Dr. Pavlakis), Third Department of Surgery, Attiko University Hospital (Dr. Machairas), Second Department of Surgery, Laiko University Hospital(,) (Drs. Kostakis and Dimitroulis), and Department of Paediatric Surgery, "Attikon" University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece (Dr. Vaos)
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Nezhat C, Li A, Falik R, Copeland D, Razavi G, Shakib A, Mihailide C, Bamford H, DiFrancesco L, Tazuke S, Ghanouni P, Rivas H, Nezhat A, Nezhat C, Nezhat F. Bowel endometriosis: diagnosis and management. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2018; 218:549-562. [PMID: 29032051 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The most common location of extragenital endometriosis is the bowel. Medical treatment may not provide long-term improvement in patients who are symptomatic, and consequently most of these patients may require surgical intervention. Over the past century, surgeons have continued to debate the optimal surgical approach to treating bowel endometriosis, weighing the risks against the benefits. In this expert review we will describe how the recommended surgical approach depends largely on the location of disease, in addition to size and depth of the lesion. For lesions approximately 5-8 cm from the anal verge, we encourage conservative surgical management over resection to decrease the risk of short- and long-term complications.
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Egekvist AG, Forman A, Riiskjaer M, Kesmodel US, Mathiasen M, Seyer-Hansen M. Intra- and interobserver variability in nodule size of rectosigmoid endometriosis measured by two- and three-dimensional transvaginal sonography. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Anne G. Egekvist
- Department of Clinical Medicine; Aarhus University; Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine; Aarhus University; Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine; Aarhus University; Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital; Herlev Denmark
- Institute for Clinical Medicine; University of Copenhagen; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine; Aarhus University; Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine; Aarhus University; Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus Denmark
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Millochau JC, Stochino-Loi E, Darwish B, Abo C, Coget J, Chati R, Tuech JJ, Roman H. Multiple Nodule Removal by Disc Excision and Segmental Resection in Multifocal Colorectal Endometriosis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2018; 25:139-146. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Young S, Burns MK, DiFrancesco L, Nezhat A, Nezhat C. Diagnostic and treatment guidelines for gastrointestinal and genitourinary endometriosis. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc 2017; 18:200-209. [PMID: 29278234 PMCID: PMC5776160 DOI: 10.4274/jtgga.2017.0143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Endometriosis is commonly misdiagnosed, even among many experienced gynecologists. Gastrointestinal and genitourinary endometriosis is particularly difficult to diagnose, and is commonly mistaken for other pathologies, such as irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, and even psychological disturbances. This leads to delays in diagnosis, mismanagement, and unnecessary testing. In this review, we will discuss the diagnosis and management of genitourinary and gastrointestinal endometriosis. Medical management may be tried first, but often fails in cases of urinary tract endometriosis. This is particularly important in cases of ureteral endometriosis because silent obstruction can lead to eventual kidney failure. Thus, we recommend complete surgical treatment in these cases. Bladder endometriosis may be managed more conservatively, and only if symptomatic, because these rarely lead to significant morbidity. In cases of bowel endometriosis, we recommend medical management first in all cases, and the least invasive surgical management only if medical treatment fails. This is due to the extensive nervous and vasculature supply to the lower rectum. Injury to these nerves and vessels can cause significant complications and postoperative morbidity.
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- Stacy Young
- Camran Nezhat Institute and Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, California, USA
- Stanford University Medical Center, California, USA
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- Camran Nezhat Institute and Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, California, USA
- Stanford University Medical Center, California, USA
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- Camran Nezhat Institute and Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, California, USA
- Stanford University Medical Center, California, USA
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- Camran Nezhat Institute and Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, California, USA
- Stanford University Medical Center, California, USA
- University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, USA
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- Camran Nezhat Institute and Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, California, USA
- Stanford University Medical Center, California, USA
- University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, USA
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Donnez O, Roman H. Choosing the right surgical technique for deep endometriosis: shaving, disc excision, or bowel resection? Fertil Steril 2017; 108:931-942. [PMID: 29202966 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 09/03/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Deep endometriosis (DE) remains the most difficult endometriotic entity to treat. Medical treatment for DE can reduce symptoms but does not cure the disease, and surgical removal of the lesion is required when lesions are symptomatic, impairing bowel, urinary, sexual, and reproductive functions. Although several surgical techniques such as laparoscopic bowel resection, disc excision, and rectal shaving have been described, there is no consensus regarding the choice of technique or the timing of surgery. Our review of publications reporting results and complications of surgery for rectovaginal DE reveals a relatively higher complication rate after bowel resection compared with shaving and disc excision, especially for rectovaginal fistulas, anastomotic leakage, delayed hemorrhage, and long-term bladder catheterization. Data show that shaving is feasible even in advanced disease. The risk of immediate complications after shaving and disc excision is probably lower than after colorectal resection, allowing for better functional outcomes. The presumed higher risk of recurrence related to shaving has not been demonstrated. For these reasons, surgeons should consider rectal shaving as a first-line surgical treatment of rectovaginal DE, regardless of nodule size or association with other digestive localizations. When the result of rectal shaving is unsatisfactory (rare cases), disc excision may be performed either exclusively by laparoscopy or by using transanal staplers. Segmental resection may ultimately be reserved for advanced lesions responsible for major stenosis or for several cases of multiple nodules infiltrating the rectosigmoid junction or sigmoid colon.
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- Olivier Donnez
- Institut du sein et de Chirurgie gynécologique d'Avignon, Polyclinique Urbain V (Elsan Group), Avignon, France, and Pôle de recherche en gynécologie, IREC institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Expert Center in Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Research Group EA 4308 Spermatogenesis and Male Gamete Quality, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France
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Prodromidou A, Pergialiotis V, Pavlakis K, Korou LM, Frountzas M, Dimitroulis D, Vaos G, Perrea DN. A Novel Experimental Model of Colorectal Endometriosis. J INVEST SURG 2017; 31:275-281. [DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2017.1317374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Anastasia Prodromidou
- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S. Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S. Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S. Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S. Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Surgery, Laiko Univesity Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S. Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, “ATTIKON” University General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research N.S. Christeas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Roman H, Darwish B, Bridoux V, Chati R, Kermiche S, Coget J, Huet E, Tuech JJ. Functional outcomes after disc excision in deep endometriosis of the rectum using transanal staplers: a series of 111 consecutive patients. Fertil Steril 2017; 107:977-986.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.12.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 12/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Full-Thickness Excision versus Shaving by Laparoscopy for Intestinal Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Rationale and Potential Treatment Options. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:3617179. [PMID: 27579309 PMCID: PMC4989089 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3617179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2016] [Revised: 04/08/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial mucosa (glands and stroma) abnormally implanted in locations other than the uterine cavity. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is considered the most aggressive presentation of the disease, penetrating more than 5 mm in affected tissues, and it is reported in approximately 20% of all women with endometriosis. DIE can cause a complete distortion of the pelvic anatomy and it mainly involves uterosacral ligaments, bladder, rectovaginal septum, rectum, and rectosigmoid colon. This review describes the state of the art in laparoscopic approach for DIE with a special interest in intestinal involvement, according to recent literature findings. Our attention has been focused particularly on full-thickness excision versus shaving technique in deep endometriosis intestinal involvement. Particularly, the aim of this paper is clarifying from the clinical and methodological points of view the best surgical treatment of deep intestinal endometriosis, since there is no standard of care in the literature and in different surgical settings. Indeed, this review tries to suggest when it is advisable to manage the full-thickness excision or the shaving technique, also analyzing perioperative management, main complications, and surgical outcomes.
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Oliveira MAP, Pereira TRD, Gilbert A, Tulandi T, de Oliveira HC, De Wilde RL. Bowel complications in endometriosis surgery. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2016; 35:51-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Afors K, Murtada R, Centini G, Fernandes R, Meza C, Castellano J, Wattiez A. Employing Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis. WOMENS HEALTH 2014; 10:431-43. [DOI: 10.2217/whe.14.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Endometriosis is a chronic, multifactorial disease, which can impact significantly on a women's quality of life. It is associated with pelvic pain, dyspareunia and intestinal disorders, and can lead to infertility. The use of laparoscopic surgery in the management of endometriosis is well documented; however, the optimal management of women with deep infiltrating disease remains controversial. This review describes the different surgical strategies for the treatment of endometriosis.
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- Karolina Afors
- IRCAD, Hopitaux Universitaires, 1 Place de l'Hopital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- IRCAD, Hopitaux Universitaires, 1 Place de l'Hopital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- IRCAD, Hopitaux Universitaires, 1 Place de l'Hopital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- IRCAD, Hopitaux Universitaires, 1 Place de l'Hopital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- IRCAD, Hopitaux Universitaires, 1 Place de l'Hopital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- IRCAD, Hopitaux Universitaires, 1 Place de l'Hopital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- IRCAD, Hopitaux Universitaires, 1 Place de l'Hopital, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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Oliveira MAP, Crispi CP, Oliveira FM, Junior PS, Raymundo TS, Pereira TD. Double circular stapler technique for bowel resection in rectosigmoid endometriosis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2013; 21:136-41. [PMID: 23969140 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2013] [Revised: 07/10/2013] [Accepted: 07/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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To reduce bladder function impairment and avert the serious complications of anastomotic leakage after segmental rectosigmoidectomy and to minimize the persistence of endometriotic lesions associated with discoid resection, we used the double circular stapling (DCS) technique. This technique enables excision of bowel endometriosis nodules larger than those that can be removed with the single-load technique of the circular stapler. Of 120 patients who underwent surgery to treat bowel endometriosis, intestinal shaving was performed in 24, discoid resection with single circular stapling in 40, and rectosigmoidectomy in 55. Eleven patients (9.2%) underwent the DCS technique. In the DCS group, the size of the rectosigmoid lesion ranged from 2.2 cm to 4.2 cm. Median operative time for the DCS technique was 100 minutes, compared with 150 minutes for rectosigmoidectomy (p = .04). Only 1 of 11 patients (9%) had urinary retention, compared with postoperative urinary retention in 14 of 55 patients (25%) who had undergone rectosigmoidectomy (difference not significant). Only 1 patient, with a 4.2-cm nodule, had a positive margin in the specimen obtained at the second stapling. DCS is a promising technique and may avert rectosigmoidectomy in selected patients.
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- Marco Aurelio Pinho Oliveira
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Serra dos Órgãos University Center, UNIFESO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Serra dos Órgãos University Center, UNIFESO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Serra dos Órgãos University Center, UNIFESO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Serra dos Órgãos University Center, UNIFESO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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KRUSE CHRISTINA, SEYER-HANSEN MIKKEL, FORMAN AXEL. Diagnosis and treatment of rectovaginal endometriosis: an overview. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2012; 91:648-57. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01367.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Jelenc F, Ribič-Pucelj M, Juvan R, Kobal B, Sinkovec J, Salamun V. Laparoscopic rectal resection of deep infiltrating endometriosis. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2011; 22:66-9. [PMID: 22166117 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2011.0307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Deep infiltrating endometriosis with colorectal involvement is a complex disorder, often requiring segmental bowel resection. Complete removal of all visible lesions is considered the adequate treatment of infiltrating endometriosis in order to reduce recurrence. In this article, we describe our experience with laparoscopic management of deep infiltrating endometriosis with involvement of the rectum. METHODS A retrospective analysis of data from patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis with rectal involvement who underwent a laparoscopic surgery in the years 2002-2009 at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at our institution was done. RESULTS Between 2002 and 2009, a laparoscopic partial rectal resection was performed in 52 patients, and laparoscopic disk resection was performed in 4 cases with deep infiltrating endometriosis. The mean age of patients was 34.4 years (range, 22-62 years). Preoperative symptoms included dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. The laparoscopic procedure was converted to formal laparotomy in 3 patients (5.4%). The mean duration of surgery was 145 minutes. Postoperative complications included 3 cases of anastomotic leakage with rectovaginal fistula in two cases and intraabdominal bleeding in 1 case. The mean hospital stay was 7 days. Postoperatively, nine patients had a normal delivery, two of them after in vitro fertilization treatment. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic rectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis is a relatively safe procedure, when performed by a surgeon and a gynecologist with sufficient experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
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- Franc Jelenc
- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Nezhat C, Hajhosseini B, King LP. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic treatment of bowel, bladder, and ureteral endometriosis. JSLS 2011; 15:387-92. [PMID: 21985730 PMCID: PMC3183562 DOI: 10.4293/108680811x13125733356396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Robotic-assisted laparoscopic repair of a vesicouterine fistula allows for a
three-dimensional view of the operative filed and intricate movements necessary
for complex suturing and dissection. Background: Endometriosis commonly affects the pelvic organs but can also affect organs
outside the pelvis and is then termed extragenital endometriosis. Cases: Successful robotically assisted laparoscopic management of extragenital
endometriosis, specifically, endometriosis of the bowel, bladder, and ureter
in 5 patients. Conclusion: A substantial body of evidence supports the laparoscopic approach as the
preferred method for many procedures; yet, a majority of procedures today
still are performed by laparotomy. This preference for open procedures is
likely due to the lack of trained endoscopic surgeons, the difficulty in
obtaining proper instruments, and the long learning curve of operative
laparoscopy. The recent advent of computer-enhanced technology may provide
the bridge necessary for more surgeons to incorporate laparoscopic surgery
in the treatment of complex cases.
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- Camran Nezhat
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Surgery, Stanford University, USA.
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Leroy J, Diana M, Perretta S, Wall J, De Ruijter V, Marescaux J. Original technique to close the transrectal viscerotomy access in a NOTES transrectal and transgastric segmental colectomy. Surg Innov 2011; 18:193-200. [PMID: 21727099 DOI: 10.1177/1553350611411490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Segmental colectomy is an ideal procedure for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). Transanal endoscopic approaches have enabled rectosigmoid colectomy through a viscerotomy that is resected with the specimen. To extend NOTES segmental colectomy to the entire colon and beyond, a rectal viscerotomy will have to be safely and effectively closed at the end of the procedure. A new technique for rectal viscerotomy closure using a circular EEA hemorrhoid and prolapse stapler with DST series technology (Covidien) is described.
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Meuleman C, Tomassetti C, D'Hoore A, Buyens A, Van Cleynenbreugel B, Fieuws S, Penninckx F, Vergote I, D'Hooghe T. Clinical outcome after CO₂ laser laparoscopic radical excision of endometriosis with colorectal wall invasion combined with laparoscopic segmental bowel resection and reanastomosis. Hum Reprod 2011; 26:2336-43. [PMID: 21771772 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/der231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic segmental bowel resection and reanastomosis for endometriosis with colorectal wall invasion can be associated with high complication rates. This study was performed to test the hypothesis that this high complication rate can be prevented and combined with a good clinical outcome, following a multidisciplinary surgical approach. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of all patients with deep endometriosis and colorectal invasion treated by CO₂ laser laparoscopic radical excision between September 2004 and September 2006 (n = 45) to document the clinical outcome: complications, recurrence and fertility (life table analysis), pain, quality of life (QOL) and sexual function. RESULTS No immediate major post-operative complications requiring surgical reintervention were recorded. Gynaecological pain (P < 0.0001), sexual function (P < 0.03) and QOL (P< 0.0001), improved significantly after a median follow-up period of 27 (range: 16-40) months. Although five patients (11%) had a surgical reintervention, histologically proven recurrent endometriosis was observed in only two (4%), with a cumulative endometriosis recurrence rate of 2.2 and 4.4% after 1 and 3 years, respectively. Thirteen of 28 patients who wanted to become pregnant conceived after surgery. One patient delivered twice. These 14 pregnancies were achieved spontaneously (n = 9) or after IVF (n = 5). The cumulative pregnancy rate was 47% after 3 years. CONCLUSION Pain, sexual function and QOL improved significantly and were associated with a good fertility rate and a low complication and recurrence rate after a CO₂ laser laparoscopic radical excision of endometriosis with colorectal wall invasion combined with laparoscopic segmental bowel resection and reanastomosis.
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- C Meuleman
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Leuven University Fertility Centre, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Laparoscopic conservative surgery for stage IV symptomatic endometriosis: short-term surgical complications. Fertil Steril 2010; 94:1218-1222. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2009] [Revised: 08/03/2009] [Accepted: 08/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Current World Literature. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2009; 21:353-63. [DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e32832f731f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Fanfani F, Fagotti A, Gagliardi ML, Ruffo G, Ceccaroni M, Scambia G, Minelli L. Discoid or segmental rectosigmoid resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis: a case-control study. Fertil Steril 2009; 94:444-9. [PMID: 19394600 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2009] [Revised: 03/11/2009] [Accepted: 03/16/2009] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of discoid resection for the treatment of deep infiltrating endometriosis and whether it could be considered to be a valid alternative to the rectosigmoid segmental resection. DESIGN Case-control study. SETTING Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ospedale Sacro Cuore of Negrar, Verona, and Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. PATIENT(S) Women with deep infiltrating and intestinal endometriosis divided into study group (48 patients) and control group (88 patients). INTERVENTION(S) All patients underwent laparoscopic endometriosis excision plus discoid rectosigmoid resection (study group) or segmental resection (control group). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Short- and long-term outcomes. RESULT(S) In the study group, median operating time was 200 minutes, with a median estimated blood loss of 203 mL. Median ileus was 3 days with a median postoperative hospitalization of 7 days. Early complications were observed in six patients (12.5%), and in two of them (4.16%) a surgical management was necessary. Median follow-up period was 33 months, and five recurrences (10.4%) were registered. In the control group, no significant differences were noticed except for longer operative time, more temporary ileostomy, postoperative fever, and long-term bladder dysfunctions. CONCLUSION(S) Laparoscopic mechanical discoid resection is feasible, markedly improved endometriosis related symptoms, and could be considered as a worthy alternative to classic segmental resection in selected patients.
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- Francesco Fanfani
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
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