DGO, MS, Fellowship in Gynaecological Lap Surgery (Sydney -Australia)
Consultant Gynaecologist & Obstetrician
Infertility Specialist & Lapaoscopic Surgeon
by Dr. Sankar Dasmahapatra
How do they remove endometriosis from the bladder?
Partial cystectomy – especially by laparoscopic means - is the most effective treatment for deep endometriosis when the bladder is affected. This surgical procedure is excisional and consists of the removal of the entire bladder wall affected by endometriosis.
How serious is bladder endometriosis?
Dealing with chronic pain can cause or worsen mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. Sometimes, untreated endometriosis can spread to the ureters, the tubes that link the bladder to the kidneys. While very rare, when it happens, it can damage the kidneys.
Can I live a long life with endometriosis?
While they are unlikely to be fatal, they can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Untreated endometriosis can lead to a variety of complications, including: Pain that lasts for a long time. Endometriosis can cause pain in the areas it affects as well as in other parts of the body.
What age does endometriosis stop?
Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women between the ages of 15 and 44. It most often occurs on or around reproductive organs in the pelvis or abdomen, including: Fallopian tubes. Ligaments around the uterus (uterosacral ligaments).