Updated 4/2023. We finalize our excision series by speaking about how endometriosis rates of recurrence for excision vary throughout the literature, and some factors that can play a role into why there is such a difference in recurrence rates among studies. We also talk about fears we might have about endo recurrence, studies looking at…

Updated 12/2022. As we continue our excision series, we talk about the difference between persistence vs recurrence and dive deeper into facts around excision. We also continue our discussion on how not all excision surgeons have the same skill level or experience, and why this matters. CONNECT WITH US! INSTAGRAM: @in16yearsofendo WEBSITE AND RESOURCES: insixteenyears.com…

We speak with Dr. Vimee Bindra, who is an endometriosis excision surgeon in India. She deals with ovarian endometriosis along with ureter, bowel, bladder, and other extra-pelvic locations too. Dr. Bindra is an endometriosis excision surgeon at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, India. She is also the director of the “Centre for PCOS and Endometriosis” (COPE…

Updated 12/2022. Excision surgery is the gold standard treatment for endometriosis. We explain the difference between ablation and excision surgery, as well as the advantages of excision. There are only about 200 excision surgeons in the US, and we discuss systemic problems within the medical system that contribute to this shortage. We stress the importance…