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[YAG laser contact therapy of ovarian endometriosis under laparoscopy].

Abstract
Thirty-six patients with ovarian endometriosis were treated with Nd:YAG laser contact irradiation under laparoscopic control. Indications for laparoscopy were infertility (n = 20) and dysmenorrhea (n = 16). The laparoscopic procedures so far undertaken in our clinic include: Aspiration of chocolate cyst, removal of ovarian endometriosis, adhesion-lysis, uterine nerve ablation, coagulation of peritoneal endometriosis and irrigation. No complications were seen. After undergoing this procedure, eight of 20 patients achieved pregnancy and 15 of 16 patients obtained pain relief. Serum CA125 levels were significantly decreased postoperatively. We confirmed that contact irradiation with a cone-shaped sapphire probe provides adequate incision and lysis at lower power levels, and that this method is an effective treatment for ovarian endometriosis.
AuthorsE Kojima, Y Yano, M Morita, K Otaka, M Miyagi, A Usui, H Watanabe, G Omura, H Kubo, H Nonaka
JournalNihon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai zasshi (Nihon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi) Vol. 43 Issue 3 Pg. 309-14 (Mar 1991) ISSN: 0300-9165 [Print] Japan
PMID1828481 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Endometriosis (complications, radiotherapy)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility (etiology, radiotherapy)
  • Laparoscopy
  • Laser Therapy
  • Menstruation Disturbances (etiology, radiotherapy)
  • Ovarian Neoplasms (complications, radiotherapy)
  • Pregnancy
  • Radiotherapy (methods)

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