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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 6/2020

01-06-2020 | Ultrasound | Special Section : The pelvic floor

The role of imaging as a guide to the surgical treatment of endometriosis

Authors: Tatnai L. Burnett, Myra K. Feldman, Jian Qun Huang

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 6/2020

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Abstract

Minimally invasive surgery for complex endometriosis requires preoperative planning that intimately connects the gynecologic surgeon to the radiologist. Understanding the surgeon’s perspective to endometriosis treatment facilitates a productive relationship that ultimately benefits the patient. We examine minimally invasive surgery for endometriosis and the key radiologic information which enable the surgeon to successfully negotiate patient counseling, preoperative planning, and an interdisciplinary approach to surgery.
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Metadata
Title
The role of imaging as a guide to the surgical treatment of endometriosis
Authors
Tatnai L. Burnett
Myra K. Feldman
Jian Qun Huang
Publication date
01-06-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 6/2020
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-019-02399-0

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