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Bladder Endometriosis: An Updated Narrative Review with Three Surgical Cases.

Juan Carlos Ramírez1, Daniela Torres Gómez2, Karen Daniela Cepeda3

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Bladder endometriosis is often underdiagnosed but treatable with surgical excision. Laparoscopic partial cystectomy offers favorable outcomes for this rare condition, improving patient management.

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  • Gynecology
  • Urology
  • Surgical Science

Background:

  • Bladder endometriosis (BE) is a rare manifestation of deep infiltrating endometriosis, frequently underdiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms.
  • It often coexists with other gynecological or urological conditions, complicating diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on bladder endometriosis epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.
  • To highlight diagnostic and surgical challenges through representative cases.

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  • Comprehensive narrative review of existing literature.
  • Analysis of three representative cases of bladder endometriosis.

Main Results:

  • Bladder endometriosis constitutes 70-85% of urinary tract endometriosis cases.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for preoperative mapping; histopathology confirms diagnosis.
  • Laparoscopic partial cystectomy is the preferred treatment for detrusor-infiltrating lesions, with favorable outcomes reported.

Conclusions:

  • Bladder endometriosis should be considered in women with chronic pelvic pain or lower urinary tract symptoms.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires integrating clinical suspicion, imaging, and histopathology.
  • Complete surgical excision is the primary treatment goal, with minimally invasive techniques showing promise.