When a patient has symptoms that may be consistent with endometriosis. This may be a first procedure or a secondary procedure if symptoms recur.
Endometriosis Resection
Endometriosis Resection
When a patient has symptoms that may be consistent with endometriosis. This may be a first procedure or a secondary procedure if symptoms recur.
Overview
What is endometriosis resection?
- This entails keyhole surgery (5-10mm incision at the belly button, and 2-3 other 5mm incisions).
- A camera is placed through the belly button to view the pelvis.
- A device is placed on the cervix to manipulate the uterus.
- The abdomen and pelvis are carefully explored, and abnormal tissue removed (excised).
- Cysts (endometrioma) may be removed from the ovaries.
When is endometriosis resection performed?
- When a patient has symptoms that may be consistent with endometriosis. This may be a first procedure or a secondary procedure if symptoms recur.
How
How is it the procedure performed?
- Location: at Wakefield Specialist Centre
- Anaesthetic: the procedure is performed under general anaesthetic, meaning the patient is asleep.
- Duration of the operation: this depends on the extent of disease. Mild to moderate causes may take 45 to 90 minutes. Severe cases may take 2-4 hours.
Recovery
What should I expect after endometriosis resection?
- When you wake up: you will have an IV line in the arm or hand. A bladder catheter may also be present. The anaesthetist will have a management plan in place for the pain to ensure you are comfortable.
- Nights in hospital: most cases require a single night in hospital. Some patients will go home the same day (if the mild disease is found).
- Time off work: 1-2 weeks, depending on the extent of surgery required.
- When back to normal functioning: exercise when you feel able, generally 1-2 weeks. You can have sex again when you feel able to, generally 1-2 weeks.
Follow-up
What happens afterwards?
- This will occur 6-12 weeks after the initial operation.
- If any issues occur when discharged home, patients can contact the Wakefield Specialist centre directly.
- Our providers will be on call to assist when necessary.
What is endometriosis resection?
- This entails keyhole surgery (5-10mm incision at the belly button, and 2-3 other 5mm incisions).
- A camera is placed through the belly button to view the pelvis.
- A device is placed on the cervix to manipulate the uterus.
- The abdomen and pelvis are carefully explored, and abnormal tissue removed (excised).
- Cysts (endometrioma) may be removed from the ovaries.
When is endometriosis resection performed?
- When a patient has symptoms that may be consistent with endometriosis. This may be a first procedure or a secondary procedure if symptoms recur.
How is it the procedure performed?
- Location: at Wakefield Specialist Centre
- Anaesthetic: the procedure is performed under general anaesthetic, meaning the patient is asleep.
- Duration of the operation: this depends on the extent of disease. Mild to moderate causes may take 45 to 90 minutes. Severe cases may take 2-4 hours.
What should I expect after endometriosis resection?
- When you wake up: you will have an IV line in the arm or hand. A bladder catheter may also be present. The anaesthetist will have a management plan in place for the pain to ensure you are comfortable.
- Nights in hospital: most cases require a single night in hospital. Some patients will go home the same day (if the mild disease is found).
- Time off work: 1-2 weeks, depending on the extent of surgery required.
- When back to normal functioning: exercise when you feel able, generally 1-2 weeks. You can have sex again when you feel able to, generally 1-2 weeks.
What happens afterwards?
- This will occur 6-12 weeks after the initial operation.
- If any issues occur when discharged home, patients can contact the Wakefield Specialist centre directly.
- Our providers will be on call to assist when necessary.
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