Modern Management of Endometriosis

<p>Endometriosis - a condition in which the lining of the uterus grows in other abdominal locations - is one of the most common causes of severe period pain pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding in women. Untreated it may result in long-term complications such as pelvic adhesions ovarian cysts and infertility. At times bowel bladder and ureters may also be damaged.<br><br>Although medical options are available for some women laparoscopy is always needed to confirm the diagnosis and often surgical intervention -- by removing the endometriotic implants ovarian cysts and repairing tubal damage -- usually produces immediate results in terms of pain relief and improved fertility.<br><br>This major new book written by an internationally recognized team of experts covers the full range of surgical interventions for diagnosing and treating endometriosis.</p>