By Özge ÖzkayaConservative Bowel Surgery Should Be Prioritized in Endometriosis When Clinically Feasible
By Özge Özkaya
A recent study published in Updates in Surgery shows that conservative bowel surgery is associated with lower rates of post-operative voiding dysfunction in patients with endometriosis. Based on these findings, conservative approaches such as rectal shaving and discoid excision should…
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By Eylül GÜNPersonalized Surgical Strategies for Bowel Endometriosis to Enhance Patient Outcomes
By Eylül GÜN
Bowel endometriosis often impacts the rectum or sigmoid colon, causing significant symptoms and reducing fertility. Treatments include hormonal therapy and surgery, with techniques varying widely. Crestani et al., in the leadership of Dr. Horace Roman, conducted a study aiming to…
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By Selma OransayRobot-assisted laparoscopy for deep infiltrating endometriosis of bowel
By Selma Oransay
Deep infiltrating endometriosis is characterized by lesions larger than 5 mm that penetrate the peritoneum or invade the muscular layer of adjacent organs, affecting over 20% of women with endometriosis. Bowel involvement occurs in 5-12% of cases and may present with…
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