Table 3.
Delayed Postoperative Outcomes
| Ureteral Endometriosis N=16 (53%) | Bladder Endometriosis N=15 (50%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of painful symptoms | ||
| Dysmenorrhea | 3 (18.8) | 7 (46.7) |
| Deep dyspareunia | 5 (31.6) | 6 (40) |
| Non menstrual pain | 5 (31.6) | 7 (46.7) |
| Pain evaluation using 10-points analog rating scale* | ||
| Dysmenorrhea | 1.6±3.4 | 2.1±2.8 |
| Deep dyspareunia | 2.5±3.9 | 2.5±3.5 |
| Non menstrual pain | 2.3±3.7 | 2.3±3.1 |
| Fertility | ||
| Intention to become pregnant after surgery | 2 (12.5) | 7 (46.7) |
| Pregnancy | 2 | 4 |
| Delivery | 1 | 2 |
| MHU (urinary handicap measurement) | ||
| - urinary incontinence score | 1.93±2.3 | 1.2±1.7 |
| - urinary imperiosity score | 1.5±1.9 | 2.2±1.8 |
| - Pollakiuria score | 1.7±1.8 | 1.6±1.7 |
| - dysuria score | 0.7±1.3 | 0.8±1.4 |
| Endometriosis surgery required due to recurrent complaints | 0 | 0 |
| Recovery from endometriosis related pain | 0 | 0 |
| Recovery from postoperative complications or additional surgical procedures | **1 (6.3) | **2 (13.3) |
| Medical treatment | ||
| GnRH analogs | 5 (31.6) | 8 (53.3) |
| Progestins | 7 (43.8) | 4 (26.7) |
| Contraceptive pills | 1 (6.3) | 3 (20) |
| Levonorgestrel intrauterine device | 0 | 0 |
| Implanon® | 0 | 0 |
| Assisted reproductive techniques | ||
| Ovarian stimulation | 2 (12.5) | 3 (20) |
| Intrauterine insemination | 0 | 0 |
| IVF | 1 (6.3) | 2 (13.3) |