Presbyterian Healthcare 
Gynecology
Endometriosis
| Surgical treatment of endometriosis is an option for women whose symptoms recur after initial treatment with hormones. |
Endometriosis is one of the most common, non-cancerous gynecologic conditions. The endometrium is the tissue that lines the uterus. When this tissue grows somewhere else in the body it is called endometriosis. These abnormal growths may cause mild to severe pelvic pain, especially during menstruation. Endometriosis may also be associated with infertility.
Treatment for endometriosis can be either medical or surgical. Various oral and injectable hormones are available to help slow the growth of endometriosis. Although significant improvement results from initial treatment in some patients, others have recurring symptoms and persistent disease. Recent studies demonstrate that endometriosis can be managed equally well with laparoscopic removal.
Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery uses a thin, telescope-like instrument called a laparoscope, which is inserted through a small incision at the belly button. The laparoscope is connected to a tiny video camera which projects a view of the operative site onto video monitors located in the operating room. The abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide gas to allow your surgeon a better view of the operative area. Two or three additional small incisions are made near the laparoscope through which the surgeon inserts specialized surgical instruments. The surgeon uses these instruments to remove the endometriosis and scarred tissue around it, while preserving the uterus, tubes and ovaries. Following the procedure, the small incisions are closed with sutures and covered with surgical tape. After a few months, they are barely visible.
Physicians that perform this procedure
For your convenience, Presbyterian Healthcare is providing you the list of all surgeons who perform this procedure and have requested to be listed on this site. When making your selection, we encourage you to meet with the surgeon and inquire about training, number of procedures performed, etc. Its important that you choose the surgeon who makes you most comfortable. These physicians are independent practitioners and not employees of Presbyterian Healthcare.
- George C. Andrinopoulos, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Beverly A.V. Belle, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Mark L. Bland, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- James T. Bohmer, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Claire S. Bowles, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Kenneth H. Chambers, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Jack L. Crain, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Mary T. Crowder, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Amy D. Fletcher, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Raleigh K. Godsey, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Leslie M. Hansen-Lindner, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- James J. Hardy, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Victor R. Harouny, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- L. Clay Harrell, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Harvey L. Harris, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Phillip R. Harston, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Donald S. Horner, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Astrid G. Jain, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Lisa J. Jervis, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Alyse M. Kelly-Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gordon B. Kuttner, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Andrew J. Lewis, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- David W. McAllister, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- William W. MacDonald, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Stephen C. Moore, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- T. Christopher Morris, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- David E. Newman, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Myron V. Nicholson, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Andrew B. Oliver, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Warren M. Overbey, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Louise C. Rogers, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Peter J. Schneider, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Scott M. Schneider, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Holly A. Stevens, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Michael F. Sweeney, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nancy L. Teaff, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- John W. Tidwell, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Thomas J. Vandiver, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dao Q. Vuong, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Lester B. Wallace Jr. MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Simon V. Ward III, MD - Obstretrics and Gynecology
- Mary K. Whitten, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Elizabeth A. Wolf, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Stacey Allen Wood, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Andrew J. Zerkle, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
