| Title |
Video-assisted laparoscopy for the detection and diagnosis of endometriosis: safety, reliability, and invasiveness
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|---|---|
| Published in |
International Journal of Women's Health, July 2012
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| DOI | 10.2147/ijwh.s24948 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Erica Schipper, Camran Nezhat |
| Abstract |
Endometriosis is a highly enigmatic disease with multiple presentations ranging from infertility to severe pain, often causing significant morbidity. Video-assisted laparoscopy (VALS) has now replaced laparotomy as the gold standard for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. While imaging has a role in the evaluation of some patients, histologic examination is needed for a definitive diagnosis. Laboratory evaluation currently has a minor role in the diagnosis of endometriosis, although studies are underway investigating serum markers, genetic studies, and endometrial sampling. A high index of suspicion is essential to accurately diagnose this complex condition, and a multidisciplinary approach is often indicated. The following review discusses laparoscopic diagnosis of endometriosis from the pre-operative evaluation of patients suspected of having endometriosis to surgical technique for safe and adequate laparoscopic diagnosis of the condition and postsurgical care. |
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| Student > Bachelor | 9 | 15% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 9 | 15% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 5 | 8% |
| Student > Master | 5 | 8% |
| Other | 2 | 3% |
| Other | 9 | 15% |
| Unknown | 22 | 36% |
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| Nursing and Health Professions | 3 | 5% |
| Unspecified | 1 | 2% |
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