What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosisoccurs when cells that should be in the inner wall of the uterus are located outside the uterus, especially in areas such as the ovaries, tubes and pelvic cavity. These cells bleed during the menstrual cycle but cannot be expelled, which can lead to pain, cysts (chocolate cysts) and infertility.

Is Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery Risky?

As with any surgical procedure, laparoscopic endometriosis surgery has some risks. If the endometriosis tissue is close to organs such as the intestine, ureter or bladder, these structures may require intervention. However, these risks, an experienced surgeon is minimized when it is done by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Karakaşcarries out these operations in accordance with international standards.

Advantages of Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery

• It is done through small incisions, healing is fast
• Pain is minimal, cosmetically advantageous
• Short time to return to work and social life
• Hospital stay is usually 1 day
• Contributes to the treatment of infertility
• Deep foci of endometriosis can be precisely removed

Is the surgery painful?

No, it is not. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. There may be mild pain after the operation, but it is easily controlled with painkillers prescribed by the doctor.

How Long Does Endometriosis Surgery Take?

Although the duration of surgery varies according to the extent of the disease, it is usually 1 to 3 hours is completed between

How is Laparoscopic Endometriosis Surgery Performed?

• General anesthesia is applied
• 3 small incisions are made in the navel and lower abdomen
• Foci of endometriosis are removed with camera and surgical instruments
• Chocolate cysts can be removed while preserving the ovaries
• When the operation is completed, the incisions are closed with aesthetic sutures

Is There Bleeding After Surgery?

After laparoscopic surgery, it is usually mild spotting bleeding it may happen. This will go away on its own within a few days.