What is Endometriosis lazer sugery?

Question

3 months ago i was told i have endometriosis and now i am having the lazer sugery to remove some of it. Can some one tell me what this is like, recovery time, the pain afterwards and will it affect my chances of having kids. As far as i know i have endo on my left side of the womb and on my bowel. Please help.

Answer 1

Laser endometriosis surgery is a minimal invasive surgery technique, used for the treatment of endometriosis.

The laser fibre is passed through a hysteroscope into the uterine cavity, and is aimed at areas of endometriosis and fired. The areas where the laser is focussed onto die, and will slough away and be lost with your period. The lining of the uterus is not destroyed completely, as is the case with baloon thermal ablation.

Laser ablation of endometriosis may also be carried out for endometriotic deposits within the pelvis and abdomen. The laser fibre would be introduced via a laparoscope, and then aimed at the deposits of endometriosis and fired in the same way as inside the uterus. The burnt areas of endometriosis are washed away, usually with a saline solution, and the wash solution is suctioned out of the body.

Laser ablations such as these are not without their risks. There have been cases of hysterectomy having to be performed due to uterine perforation. In the case of laparoscopic laser ablation, there is a risk to the abdominal organs if the laser is not used accurately. Cases have resulted in perforated intestines, and some cases have lead to sepsis and peritonitis caused by undetected bowel lacerations caused by the laser.

Pain wise, the procedure is not too bad. It's about as uncomfortable as a D & C or hysteroscopy or laparoscopy. Severe pain following the procedure is uncommon, and is usually an indication of a complication.

The best thing to do is to talk with your Gynaecologist, and ask him or her to go through with you step by step the procedure they intend to carry out, and explain all the possible risks.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I had an endometrial ablation done about 13 years ago. The best decision I ever made. I have not had a regular period since and was made not able to have children. The scaring was too severe and blocked my fallopian tubes leaving me no chance to have kids. It was not painful. Just some cramping after. After care instructions were pretty minimal...no lifting, etc... The best thing for me was finally being pain and period free! Mind you, some woman do have a "small" period each month. Everyone is different. The surgery takes your monthly away...what a relief that was for me. I think I had shares in the company "Always"...i always had a pad on! Miserable time in my life....Good luck...hoping for the best for ya! ;-)

Answer 3

This is a minimal evasive surgery that uses laser technology to remove the endometrial growths in the uterus. The recovery time is my faster and the laser does not cause blood loss. The will be minimum, cramping and bleeding, so you will be good to go.

Answer 4

You really need to read "Endometriosis Bible & Violet Protocol" by Zoe Brown (also available in electronic format here: http://www.endometriosisbible.info ). It's about how to eradicate endometriosis disease forever. It worked for me, you will see results in only a matter of weeks. Good Luck!

Answer 5

i feel for you as i have severe endo. i had an op last year to remove a massive amount of endo but unfortunately it didnt work and now is as bad as ever! if you would like to contact me leave an email add on my 360 page. good luck.

Answer 6

Check out the laparoscopy patient manual here:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erc

You will need to join (free) and then you can find it in the "files" section of that group.

Also make sure your doc is removing ALL disease from all locations, or you will continue to experience pain and symptoms. See www.centerforendo.com for info on excision of all disease versus superficial removal of some disease.

Good luck and feel better.