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[Intestinal endometriosis: a case report].

Serafina Lattarulo¹, Angela Pezzolla, Domenico Piscitelli

¹U. O. di Chirurgia Generale "V. Bonomo", Università degli Studi di Bari.

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Extra-gynaecological endometriosis, often involving the bowel, requires general surgical expertise. Laparoscopic surgery offers a safe and effective treatment, improving quality of life and fertility for patients.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology and Gynecology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Endometriosis is typically a gynecological condition, but atypical locations, such as the bowel, fall under general surgery.
The incidence of extra-gynaecological endometriosis is rising, partly due to increased use of laparoscopy for chronic abdominal pain and infertility.

Observation:

Extra-gynaecological endometriosis, particularly isolated bowel involvement, is often not diagnosed preoperatively as it can mimic other abdominal pathologies.
Laparoscopy is crucial for accurate diagnosis, especially with intraoperative histopathological examination.

Findings:

Complete laparoscopic management of deep pelvic endometriosis with bowel involvement is feasible.
Operative laparoscopy is a safe and effective treatment for intestinal endometriosis.

Implications:

Laparoscopic treatment significantly improves patients' quality of life by resolving gynecological and digestive symptoms.
This surgical approach can also enhance fertility in affected individuals.