Endometriosis is one of the most common diseases of women. This book provides a practical, clinical and thorough examination of both the medical and surgical treatment of this disease. A world renowned group of contributors address basic issues, management approaches and selected special topics, emphasizing the latest advanced operative techniques. Topics include: - minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgical technique in the treatment of endometriosis - treatment of endometriosis of the ovaries, cul-de-sac, gastrointestinal and urinary tracts, and extragenital sites - management of recurrent endometriosis - treatment of infertility and pelvic pain associated with endometriosis - guidelines for medical management and combined medical-surgical management.Endometriosis is one of the most common diseases of women. This book provides a practical, clinical and thorough examination of both the medical and surgical treatment of this disease. A world renowned group of contributors address basic issues, management approaches and selected special topics, emphasizing the latest advanced operative techniques. Topics include: - minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgical technique in the treatment of endometriosis - treatment of endometriosis of the ovaries, cul-de-sac, gastrointestinal and urinary tracts, and extragenital sites - management of recurrent endometriosis - treatment of infertility and pelvic pain associated with endometriosis - guidelines for medical management and combined medical-surgical management.1. Basic Issues.- 1. Epidemiology of Endometriosis.- 2. Pathogenesis of Endometriosis.- 3. Histogenesis of Peritoneal Endometriosis.- 4. Classification and Staging of Endometriosis.- 5. Pathogenesis of Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis.- 6. Pathogenesis of Infertility in Endometriosis.- 7. Approach to the Patient With Suspected Endometriosis.- 2. Surgical Management Techniques.- 8. Rationale for Surgical Treatment of Endometriosis.- 9.ló%