Endometriosis Surgery Brisbane & Gold Coast

What is endometriosis surgery?

The majority of endometriosis surgery will be performed by a gynaecologist with expertise in advanced laparoscopy. The laparoscopic procedure may involve dye test to ensure patency of the fallopian tubes, ablating nodules, removing endometriotic cysts from the ovary and excision of endometrial deposits around the uterus and pelvic cavity.

In patients with Stage 4  Severe Endometriosis where large chocolate cysts, deep infiltrating implants and severe adhesions are present, the rectum often is found to be deeply adherent to the posterior aspect of the uterus leading to obliteration of the Pouch of Douglas. In this instance, Dr Terence Chua specialises in treating this group of patients with endometriosis in collaboration with a gynaecologist. 

Laparoscopy or Open Surgery?

Dr Terence Chua is a highly skilled minimally invasive surgeon (MIS). He performs MIS surgery by laparoscopy and has a high-volume experience. He is very familiar around the pelvis in his work as a colorectal surgeon and with collaboration with gynaecologists, he has jointly operated on many women with Stage 4 Endometriosis.

What are the risks?

As with a rectal operation, if a bowel anastomosis is performed, the risk of anastomotic leak and needing a stoma exists. This risk is very low. Other complications include bleeding and injury to the ureters which again is very rare. In general, when the surgery is performed by an experienced surgeon such as Dr Chua. The risk profile is low.