Recommendations for the surgical treatment of endometriosis—part 1: ovarian endometrioma

Wes, Ertan Sarıdoğan1, Christian M. Becker2, Anis Féki3, Grigoris Grimbizis4, Lone Hummelshøj5, J. Keckstein6, Michelle Nisolle7, Vasilios Tanos8, U. Ulrich9, Nathalie Vermeulen10, Rudy Leon De Wilde11
1Institute for Women's Health, University College Hospital, Reproductive Medicine Unit, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, London, NW1 2BU, UK
2Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford, Endometriosis CaRe Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Women's Centre, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HFR Fribourg Hôpital Cantonal, 1708, Fribourg, Switzerland
41st Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Tsimiski 51 Street, 54623, Thessaloniki, Greece
5World Endometriosis Society, London, N1 3JS, UK
6Landeskrankenanstalten-Betriebsgesellschaft (KABEG) and Landeskrankenhaus Villach, Abteilung für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, 9500, Villach, Austria
7Hôpital de la Citadelle, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, BE-4000, Liège, Belgium
8Department of Ob/Gyn, Aretaeio Hospital, 2024, Nicosia, Cyprus
9Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Endometriosis Center, Martin-Luther Hospital, 14193, Berlin, Germany
10ESHRE, Central Office, Meerstraat 60, BE-1852, Grimbergen, Belgium
11Carl von Ossietzky Universitat Oldenburg, University Hospital for Gynecology, DE-26129, Oldenburg, Germany

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Abstract Study question

What does this document on the surgical treatment of endometriosis jointly prepared by the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), ESHRE, and the World Endometriosis Society (WES) provide?

Summary answer

This document provides recommendations covering technical aspects of different methods of surgery for endometriomas in women of reproductive age.

What is already known

Endometriomas (ovarian endometriotic cysts) are a commonly diagnosed form of endometriosis, owing to the relative ease and accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis. They frequently present a clinical dilemma as to whether and how to treat them when found during imaging or incidentally during surgery. Previously published guidelines have provided recommendations based on the best available evidence, but without technical details on the management of endometriosis.

Study design, size and duration

A working group of ESGE, ESHRE and WES collaborated on writing recommendations on the practical aspects of endometrioma surgery.

Participants/materials, setting and methods

This document focused on endometrioma surgery. Further documents in this series will provide recommendations for surgery of deep and peritoneal endometriosis.

Main results and the role of chance

The document presents general recommendations for surgery of endometrioma and specific recommendations for cystectomy, ablation by laser or by plasma energy, electrocoagulation and a combination of these techniques applied together or with an interval between them.

Limitations and reasons for caution

Owing to the limited evidence available, recommendations are mostly based on clinical expertise.

Wider implications of the findings

These recommendations complement previous guidelines on the management of endometriosis.

Study funding/competing interests

The meetings of the working group were funded by ESGE, ESHRE and WES. CB declares to be a member of the independent data monitoring committee for a clinical study by ObsEva and receiving research grants from Bayer, Roche Diagnostics, MDNA Life Sciences and Volition. ES received honoraria for provision of training to healthcare professionals from Ethicon, Olympus and Gedeon Richter. The other authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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