Laparoscopic operations in the treatment of endometriosis associated with infertility: A report of 378 cases / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the efficacy of laparoscopic operations in endometriosis associated with infertility. Methods Video laparoscopic operations of ovariocystectomy, adhesiotomy, electrocoagulation, salpingoplasty and hydrotubotion were completed in 378 cases of endometriosis associated with infertility. Results A total of 198 cases were followed up for 4～50 months after operations, with the pregnancy rate 61 1%(121/198) and remission rate 92 4%(183/198). Recurrence was found in 5 cases. Conclusions Laparoscopic operations, characterized by minimal invasion, rapid postoperative recovery and better clinical effect, can be used in the treatment of endometriosis associated with infertility.