Endometriosis is a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting millions of women from adolescence through the reproductive years. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus—usually involving the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining. This misplaced tissue still responds to hormonal cycles, thickening and bleeding each month, but with no way to exit the body, it leads to inflammation, pain, and scar tissue.
The Impact of Endometriosis
Women with endometriosis may experience:
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Painful periods
- Pain during intercourse
- Fertility challenges
Despite its prevalence, endometriosis is frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Education and early intervention are essential to improving quality of life.
The Impact of Endometriosis
Women with endometriosis may experience:
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Painful periods
- Pain during intercourse
- Fertility challenges
Despite its prevalence, endometriosis is frequently under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed. Education and early intervention are essential to improving quality of life.
Surgical Treatment Options
Treatment for endometriosis depends on the severity of symptoms and whether a patient wants to preserve fertility. Options range from hormone therapy and pain management to surgery. Among these, excision surgery is often the most effective long-term solution.
What Is Excision Surgery?
Excision surgery involves carefully removing endometriosis lesions from affected areas—rather than simply burning or cauterizing them on the surface. This technique helps eliminate deeper tissue growth, which reduces the chance of recurrence and improves outcomes.
Endometriosis can only be definitively diagnosed through laparoscopic surgery. At OBGYN Specialists of Tulsa, our physicians not only diagnose during surgery but also perform real excision of endometrial lesions at that time, offering clarity and relief.
Benefits of Excision Surgery
- Greater relief from chronic pelvic pain
- Preservation of healthy organs and tissue
- Improved fertility outcomes for patients trying to conceive
- Lower risk of recurrence compared to other surgical techniques
Advanced Techniques at OGS Tulsa
Our team uses minimally invasive methods, including robotic-assisted surgery when appropriate, to perform precise excision procedures tailored to each patient’s anatomy and goals. Most patients recover quickly, experiencing only mild discomfort and returning to regular activities within one to two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ablation burns away surface lesions, while excision removes the entire lesion, including tissue growing below the surface. This makes it more effective for deep endometriosis.
In many cases, yes. Excision can improve fertility by reducing inflammation and restoring normal pelvic anatomy.
While there is no known cure, excision surgery offers one of the most effective long-term treatments for managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Compassionate Care for Endometriosis in Tulsa
Endometriosis can disrupt daily life and emotional well-being—but relief is possible. If you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms, the physicians at OBGYN Specialists of Tulsa are here to provide compassionate, personalized care using the latest techniques in gynecologic surgery.
Schedule a consultation to explore your options.
