Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that aims to remove all visible endometriotic lesions and repair the damage to organs and other sites caused by endometriosis. During the procedure, a surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera and light at the end, to visualize and inspect all pelvic structures, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and peritoneal surfaces covering the bowel and bladder. The surgeon can remove any endometriosis scarring and lesions during the laparoscopy, as well. The procedure can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours or more, depending on how much endometriosis the surgeon has to remove.
Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis is superior to laparotomy, which requires a large incision across the abdomen, and is generally preferred for most people who need endometriosis surgery. The procedure is minimally invasive, and most patients are able to return home the same day. Patients generally have a faster recovery and experience less pain and scarring with this procedure compared to open surgeries.
The goal of laparoscopic excision of endometriosis is to improve symptoms, preserve fertility for women who would like to postpone childbearing, and provide infertility treatment for women who desire pregnancy. The procedure can diagnose and treat endometriosis, which is a condition in which tissue that typically grows inside of the uterus grows outside of it instead. The procedure can also rule out some other conditions that may be contributing to your symptoms.
In summary, laparoscopic excision of endometriosis is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that aims to remove all visible endometriotic lesions and repair the damage to organs and other sites caused by endometriosis. The procedure is superior to laparotomy and is generally preferred for most people who need endometriosis surgery. The goal of the procedure is to improve symptoms, preserve fertility, and provide infertility treatment.
