Endometriosis surgery

Endometriosis is a common condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining develops outside the uterus, causing intense period pain, chronic pelvic pain, pain during intercourse and sometimes difficulty conceiving. When medical treatments are not enough, surgery can bring lasting relief. The procedure is performed by laparoscopy: through small incisions, the surgeon explores the entire pelvic cavity, identifies the endometriosis lesions and treats them by removing or destroying them, while preserving the organs as much as possible, in particular the ovaries in women wishing to become pregnant. Laparoscopy also has diagnostic value: it confirms the disease, assesses its extent and helps adapt the treatment strategy. The decision to operate is always weighed together with the patient, according to the intensity of the symptoms, plans for pregnancy and the treatments already tried. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, the management of endometriosis brings together the gynecological surgeon and, as needed, other specialists at the clinic. The goal is twofold: to relieve pain durably and to preserve or improve fertility, with attentive support before and after the procedure.