Laparoscopic treatment of infiltrative rectosigmoid colon and rectovaginal septum endometriosis by the technique of videolaparoscopy and the CO2 laser

Objective To present the technique and results of videolaparoscopy and the CO 2 laser as a treatment for deep, infiltrative endometriosis of the rectovaginalseptum, uterosacral ligaments, pouch of Douglas and anterior wall of the rectosigmoidcolon. Design Observational study with 1-5 year follow up. Setting Sub-specialty practice: Endometriosis clinic and centre for special pelvic surgery. Subjects 185 women, ages 25-41 years. All had pelvic endometriosis and were referred because of the failure of previous medical and/or surgical treatment