Table 4.
Intraoperative findings among women with severe pelvic endometriosis
| Intraoperative findings | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Obliteration of POD (n=67) | |
| Complete | 56 (80) |
| Partial | 11 (15) |
| No involvement | 3 (4) |
| Contracted pelvic wall | 24 (34) |
| Adherent bladder | 50 (71.4) |
| Ovarian endometrioma (n=46) | |
| 1-3 cm | 9 (12) |
| >3 cm | 37 (52) |
| Ovarian adhesions (n=40) | |
| <2/3rd enclosure | 7 (10) |
| >2/3rd enclosure | 33 (47) |
| Fallopian tube adhesions | 1 (1) |
| Peritoneal endometriosis | 2 (2) |
| Organs involved with endometriosis | |
| Unilateral/bilateral ovary | 46 (65) |
| Ureter | 24 (34) |
| Rectovaginal septum | 67 (95) |
| Uterosacral ligaments | 32 (45) |
| Bladder | 1 (1) |
| Bowel serosa | 36 (51) |
| Fallopian tube | 1 (1) |
| Appendix | 5 (7) |
POD: Pouch of Douglas