AGES XXIII Annual Scientific Meeting 2013 Abstracts & Program
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<strong>AGES</strong> <strong>XXIII</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Scientific</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
Digital Communications<br />
National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,<br />
Australia. Scholarship from Health Ministry of Iran.<br />
2. Canberra Endometriosis Centre, ACT Government -<br />
Health Directorate, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.<br />
3. The Australian National University, Medical School,<br />
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 4. Griffith<br />
University School of Medicine, Queensland, Australia.<br />
Free COMMUNICATIONS / DIGITAL<br />
COMMUNICATIONS SESSION<br />
Bladder and bowel dysfunction after excision of<br />
deep infiltrating endometriosis<br />
Chow JSW, Cooper MJW, Korda A, Benness C,<br />
Krishnan S<br />
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis<br />
reduces pain and improves quality of life 1 . Excision of deep<br />
infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) involving the uterosacral<br />
ligaments and rectovaginal septum may however cause<br />
injury to the pelvic autonomic supply and result in bladder<br />
and bowel dysfunction. Nerve sparing surgery for DIE has<br />
been proposed as a possible means of reducing bladder<br />
dysfunction postoperatively 2,3 .<br />
AIM: This study aims to compare outcomes in bladder and<br />
bowel function in women undergoing non-nerve sparing<br />
excision of DIE with women undergoing excision of<br />
endometriosis from other sites.<br />
METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed<br />
comparing the two groups of women. Patients underwent<br />
surgery for severe endometriosis by two level 6 laparoscopic<br />
surgeons. Bladder and bowel function were evaluated by<br />
validated questionnaire. Primary outcomes measured were<br />
symptom scores for urinary voiding and stool evacuation.<br />
Secondary outcomes measured were urinary stress and<br />
urge incontinence, and a global score for urinary and bowel<br />
symptoms.<br />
RESULTS: There was no difference in the primary outcomes<br />
of voiding dysfunction or stool evacuation scores between<br />
women undergoing non-nerve sparing excision of DIE with<br />
women undergoing excision of endometriosis from other sites.<br />
CONCLUSION: Bladder and bowel dysfunction occurs after<br />
excision of deep infiltrating endometriosis. The role of nervesparing<br />
surgery for DIE requires ongoing study.<br />
REFERENCES:<br />
1. Abbott J, Hawe J, Hunter D et al. Laparoscopic excision<br />
of endometriosis: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial.<br />
Fertility & Sterility. 82(4):878, 2004 Oct<br />
2. Kavallaris A, Mebes I, Evagyelinos D et al. Follow-up<br />
of dysfunctional bladder and rectum after surgery of a<br />
deep infiltrating rectovaginal endometriosis. Archives of<br />
Gynecology & Obstetrics. 283(5):1021, 2011 May<br />
3. Ceccaroni M, Clarizia R, Bruni F et al. Nerve-sparing<br />
laparoscopic eradication of deep endometriosis with<br />
segmental rectal and parametrial resection: the Negrar<br />
method. A single-center, prospective, clinical trial.<br />
Surgical Endoscopy. 26(7):2029, 2012 Jul<br />
AUTHOR AFFILIATION: J. S. W. Chow1,2, M. W. Cooper3,<br />
A. Korda3, C. Benness3, S. Krishnan2,3,4,5; 1.WHRIA<br />
(Women’s Health and Research Institute of Australia) Sydney,<br />
New South Wales, Australia. 2.Royal Hospital for Women,<br />
Randwick, New South Wales, Australia. 3.Royal Prince<br />
Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.<br />
4.St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales,<br />
Australia. 5.Prince of Wales Private, Camperdown, New<br />
South Wales, Australia.<br />
Free COMMUNICATIONS / DIGITAL<br />
COMMUNICATIONS SESSION<br />
Case Report: Cervico-peritoneal fistula following<br />
hysteroscopic resection of caesarean scar ectopic<br />
pregnancy<br />
Maley P, Law K, Bourke M, Abbott J<br />
BACKGROUND: Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSP)<br />
is rare, with an estimated incidence of 1:1,800 to 1:2,216<br />
pregnancies. With the increase in abdominal deliveries,<br />
more referrals to tertiary centres are being made for this<br />
complication. Management options include systemic or local<br />
delivery of methotrexate, hysteroscopic and laparoscopic<br />
surgery. This case reports the management of a cervicoperitoneal<br />
fistula, a complication after hysteroscopic<br />
resection of a CSP.<br />
Case Description: A woman with a sonographic diagnosis<br />
of CSP underwent hysteroscopic resection of products with<br />
haemostasis by monopolar diathermy and Foley catheter<br />
She had a representation one week later with a haematoma<br />
diagnosed and tracked by pelvic ultrasound. At 7 months<br />
the patient reports persistent daily watery vaginal loss.<br />
Radiological investigations and cystoscopy excludes urinary<br />
tract fistula, however hysteroscopy demonstrates a cervicoperitoneal<br />
fistula.<br />
Laparoscopic resection of the fistulous tract is undertaken<br />
and the patient recovers well and at 6 week follow-up<br />
discharge has resolved. An intra-uterine, fundal pregnancy<br />
was achieved 9 months post fistula repair. With subsequent<br />
successful repeat caesarean delivery at term and no evidence<br />
of the tract at surgery.<br />
Images of the sonographic diagnosis, hysteroscopic and<br />
laparoscopic management will be included in the DCS.<br />
AUTHOR AFFILIATION: P. Maley, K. Law, M. Bourke, J.<br />
Abbott; Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, New South<br />
Wales, and University of New South Wales, Sydney, New<br />
South Wales, Australia.<br />
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