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How quickly does endometriosis return after laparoscopic surgery? the method used to burn the lesions was electric cautery.

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Uncertain: We have only statistics on this to make generalizations: estimates are that between 15-30% of women may have recurrence of endometriosis after surgery; it is unusual (but not impossible) to see recurrence in less than 2-3 years. Good wishes.

Answered 5/6/2015

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