Maven Journal

Endometriosis surgery is about far more than simply removing visible disease: it requires a detailed understanding of the complex anatomy of the pelvis. In this blog, we explore the key organs, spaces, nerves, and structures involved in laparoscopic excision surgery, and explain why specialised anatomical knowledge is so important in achieving safe, precise, fertility-preserving outcomes.

Many people think of endometriosis as a condition affecting only the reproductive organs — but severe disease can also involve the bowel. When this happens, a colorectal surgeon may become an important part of the treatment team. In this blog, we explore how bowel endometriosis is diagnosed and why collaborative surgery can play a key role in managing complex disease.

At least 20% of women are found at some stage in their life to have an ovarian cyst. There is a wide variety of underlying causes, ranging from the completely banal, to outright ovarian cancer. This blog will outline what investigations your clinician might order, and what management your gynaecologist may recommend. Read on, to find out more!

In the last blog in our series about endometriosis, Alison and Melissa discuss the combination of endometriosis and subfertility, which can be quite challenging, for both patients and clinicians! Read on, to discover how we can help you take home a happy, healthy baby, when you have endometriosis...