Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis: does it help or harm?
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares whether a minimally invasive surgery to remove endometriosis tissue helps relieve pelvic pain, or causes unwanted effects. You may be asked to rate your pain and follow the study plan around the time of surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have suspected peritoneal endometriosis and are planning elective surgery for pain relief.
- Your pelvic pain has been at least 5 out of 10 in the last 4 weeks (pain score).
- Your pelvic pain is not due to another known condition besides endometriosis.
- You are not planning pregnancy during the study period.
- You can read and speak Danish.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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