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Bowel resection for intestinal endometriosis

D R Urbach1, M Reedijk, C S Richard

  • 1Department of Surgery, Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|September 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Surgical intestinal resection for severe endometriosis can be safe, with many patients reporting symptom improvement. Concomitant hysterectomy and bilateral salpingooophorectomy significantly improved cure rates in endometriosis patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Endometriosis Research

Background:

  • Endometriosis is a condition causing chronic pain and infertility.
  • Severe endometriosis can involve the bowel, necessitating surgical intervention.
  • Intestinal resection is a complex procedure for endometriosis patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors predicting successful outcomes after intestinal resection for endometriosis.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of surgical intervention for bowel endometriosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 29 patients with Stage IV endometriosis undergoing bowel resection (1992-1996).
  • Systematic chart review and telephone follow-up (26 patients, 90% follow-up).
  • Analysis of surgical procedures including low anterior resection, appendectomy, and hysterectomy/salpingooophorectomy.

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Main Results:

  • All patients reported subjective improvement; 46% achieved "cure" (symptom resolution without further treatment).
  • Low anterior resection was the most common procedure (93%).
  • Concomitant total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingooophorectomy was significantly associated with cure (OR 12, CI 1.8-81.7).

Conclusions:

  • Intestinal resection is a viable option for severe endometriosis with bowel involvement.
  • While safe, persistent or recurrent symptoms can occur.
  • Combining bowel resection with hysterectomy and bilateral salpingooophorectomy improves outcomes for endometriosis patients.