Long-Term Follow-Up of the Quality of Life of Endometriosis Patients after Surgery: A Comparative Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: This study investigated the long-term effects of the surgical removal of endometriotic lesions on quality of life in endometriosis patients. A sub-analysis explored different subtypes of endometriosis, hormonal influence, and the need for reoperation. Methods: The study was conducted at the Certified Endometriosis Center of the Medical University of Vienna. Included in the study were patients who had undergone the complete surgical removal of endometriotic lesions between 2014 and 2018. Patients were asked to complete the Endometriosis Health Profile-30 preoperatively, at the short-term follow-up (six to ten weeks postoperatively), and at the long-term follow-up (median of 48 months postoperatively). Results: A total of 87 patients completed the

SUBMITTER: Wenzl A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11433490 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature