Is Laparoscopic Excision for Peritoneal Endometriosis Helpful or Harmful?

Is Laparoscopic Excision for Peritoneal Endometriosis Helpful or Harmful: A Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled, Three-armed Surgical Trial.

The trial seeks to test effect of laparoscopic excision of peritoneal endometriosis on pelvic pain. Data will also be gathered on quality of life and neuropathic pain. Patients will be randomized to one of three groups: 1) laparoscopy with excision of endometrial tissue, 2) laparoscopy without excision of endometrial tissue and 3) waiting list control.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult (≥ 18 years) with suspected peritoneal endometriosis undergoing elective surgery for pain relief
• Pain intensity ≥ 5 on Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) in the four weeks prior to giving consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other known conditions/diseases that may cause pelvic pain
• Diagnosed personality disorder, schizophrenia or treatment with anti-psychotics
• Planned pregnancy during study period
• Women who cannot read or speak Danish