A 40-year-old primiparous woman suspected to be suffering from endometriosis is subjected to diagnostic laparoscopy. Findings indicate – uterus normal, both the ovaries show presence of chocolate cysts; endometriotic deposits are seen on the round ligament right side, both the fallopian tubes and the pouch of Douglas; moderately dense adhesions are present between the fallopian tubes and the pouch of Douglas. The treatment of choice in this case is
Correct Answer: Fulguration of endometriotic deposits
Description: Surgery indications
Severe symptoms unresponsive to hormone therapy
Severe and deeply infiltrating endometriosis which distort pelvic anatomy
Endometriomas > 4cms
Laparoscopy is done to destroy endometriotic lesions by excision or ablation or electrodiatherapy,or laser vaporization. Conservative surgical treatment improves fertility outcome.
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Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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