Surgery for endometriosis

Curious about what to expect from endometriosis surgery?

Following consultation with the endometriosis community, this video that answers questions about surgery and what to expect.  

In this video, speakers discuss how to prepare, what happens during, what to expect in recovery and more. We also cover information on robotic-assisted surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery is becoming more common, though it is not available or suitable for everyone.

Thank you to our speakers for taking part in the recording of this video:
Emma Cox, CEO at Endometriosis UK
Dr Manou Manpreet Kaur, Consultant Gynaecologist
Claudia Tye, Gynaecology and Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
Elaine Remy, Support Group Leader for Cumbria
Lexi Clayton, Support Group Leader for Staffordshire

Intuitive contributed a grant towards the production costs of this video.

For further information on surgery for endometriosis, please download or view the resources linked below.

Your Laparoscopy

Learn more about laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.

Surgery for endometriosis information sheet

Download our factsheet to learn how laparoscopic surgery is used to diagnose and treat endometriosis, including the different surgical techniques you may be offered.

Support and guidance if no endometriosis was found during surgery.

Download this leaflet to understand your next steps and access helpful information and support.

Consultant Gynaecologist - Manou Kaur, Gynaecology and Endometriosis Clinical Nurse - Claudia Tye and Endometriosis UK Support Group Leader - Lexi answer community questions on endometriosis and surgery. 

This webinar covers how to prepare for surgery, what to expect from surgery, and tips on recovering well.