Laparoscopic en bloc resection for treatment of the obliterated cul-de-sac in endometriosis

J Reprod Med. 1992 Aug;37(8):695-8.

Abstract

In endometriosis patients with obliteration of the cul-de-sac, laparoscopic en block resection of the uterosacral ligaments, posterior cervix, cul-de-sac, and bowel wall efficiently removes invasive disease.

MeSH terms

  • Cervix Uteri / surgery
  • Endometriosis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Ligaments / surgery
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Rectum / surgery
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Uterus / surgery