Voiding dysfunction in women undergoing laparoscopic treatment for moderate to severe endometriosis

Fertil Steril. 2009 Dec;92(6):2113-5. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.06.012. Epub 2009 Aug 22.

Abstract

We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the incidence and the surgical factors determining the development of postoperative voiding dysfunction following this surgery. The presence of rectovaginal dissection was significantly associated with the development of voiding dysfunction, and we suggest vigilance among practitioners about the possibility of the development of voiding dysfunction in this group of women.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dissection / adverse effects
  • Dissection / statistics & numerical data
  • Endometriosis / epidemiology
  • Endometriosis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Laparoscopy / statistics & numerical data
  • Ovary / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Rectum / surgery
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Urination Disorders / epidemiology
  • Urination Disorders / etiology*
  • Uterus / surgery
  • Vagina / surgery