LAPAROSCOPIC LASER TREATMENT FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS

The advent of the use of laparoscopy and lasers in gynaecology has add ed a further option for the treatment of endometriosis. This study is a retrospective review of the notes of 28 women who had endometriosis treated laparoscopically with an Nd:YAG laser. Results were assessed b y subjective reporting of symptoms. Seventy-three percent of patients reported significant or complete resolution of symptoms at three to 26 months follow-up. No major complications were encountered. The result s suggest this offers a further treatment option for endometriosis whi ch merits further evaluation.