Management of ovarian endometriomas

Authors: Chapron C.¹; Vercellini P.²; Barakat H.¹; Vieira M.¹; Dubuisson J-B.¹

Source: Human Reproduction Update, Volume 8, Number 6, November 2002 , pp. 591-597(7)

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Abstract:

The efficiency of medical therapy as a unique treatment for endometrioma has not been demonstrated. Operative laparoscopic management is the ‘gold standard’ for surgical treatment, and there are no indications to prescribe medical treatment before cystectomy. Post-operative administration of low-dose cyclic oral contraceptives does not significantly affect the long-term recurrence of endometriosis after surgical treatment. In case of infertility, the management of endometriomas is controversial. Recurrent ovarian surgery is not recommended.

Keywords: endometrioma; intraperitoneal cystectomy; operative laparoscopy; surgery

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service de Chirurgie Gynécologique (Pr. Dubuisson), Clinique Universitaire Baudelocque, CHU Cochin-Saint Vincent-de-Paul, Paris, France, 2: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy and

Publication date: 2002-11-01

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