Title	Endometriosis [electronic resource] : Advanced Management and Surgical Techniques / edited by Camran R. Nezhat, Gary S. Berger, Farr R. Nezhat, Veasy C. Buttram, Ceana H. Nezhat
Imprint	New York, NY : Springer New York, 1995
Connect to	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8404-5
Descript	296p. 112 illus., 16 illus. in color. online resource

Endometriosis is one of the most common diseases of women. This book provides a practical, clinical and thorough examination of both the medical and surgical treatment of this disease. A world renowned group of contributors address basic issues, management approaches and selected special topics, emphasizing the latest advanced operative techniques. Topics include: - minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgical technique in the treatment of endometriosis - treatment of endometriosis of the ovaries, cul-de-sac, gastrointestinal and urinary tracts, and extragenital sites - management of recurrent endometriosis - treatment of infertility and pelvic pain associated with endometriosis - guidelines for medical management and combined medical-surgical management

1. Basic Issues -- 1. Epidemiology of Endometriosis -- 2. Pathogenesis of Endometriosis -- 3. Histogenesis of Peritoneal Endometriosis -- 4. Classification and Staging of Endometriosis -- 5. Pathogenesis of Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis -- 6. Pathogenesis of Infertility in Endometriosis -- 7. Approach to the Patient With Suspected Endometriosis -- 2. Surgical Management Techniques -- 8. Rationale for Surgical Treatment of Endometriosis -- 9. The History of Surgical Treatment of Endometriosis -- 10. Techniques for Ablation and Excision of Endometriosis -- 11. Treatment of Ovarian Endometriosis -- 12. Treatment of Endometriosis of the Cul-de-Sac -- 13. Adjunctive Procedures in Treatment of Endometriosis: LUNA, Presacral Neurectomy and Uterine Suspension -- 14. Extragenital Endometriosis -- 15. Endometriosis of the Intestine and Genitourinary Tract -- 16. Recurrent Endometriosis -- 17. Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy -- 18. Management of Recurrent Endometriosis After Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy -- 19. Prevention of Postoperative Adhesions -- 20. Laparoscopy Versus Laparotomy in the Treatment of Endometriosis -- 21. Operative Laparoscopy: Preventing and Managing Complications -- 22. Operative Laparoscopy: Other Issues -- 3. Other Management Techniques and Special Issues -- 23. The Role of Medical Management in the Treatment of Endometriosis -- 24. Rationale for Combined Medical and Surgical Treatment of Endometriosis -- 25. Treatment of Infertility Associated With Endometriosis -- 26. Adenomyosis -- 27. Psychological Aspects of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women With Endometriosis -- 28. The Puzzle of Endometriosis -- Epilogue Modern Surgical Management of Endometriosis: โ{128}{156}Experience Treacherous, Judgment Difficultโ{128}{157}