An analysis of body mass index and the risk of postoperative complications following colorectal resection for endometriosis

It is estimated that approximately 5-25% of women with endometriosis experience deep infiltrating endometriosis with colorectal involvement. Surgical options include bowel shaving, discoid excision, or segmental resection, and the majority of studies on the topic focus on these approaches. Currently, data are limited regarding the effect of BMI on surgical outcomes following colorectal resection for endometriosis.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - March 21, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: C Maxey, R Meyer, M Truong, K Wright, M Axelrod, Y Nasseri, M Barnajian, K Hamilton, R Schneyer, M Siedhoff Source Type: research