Understanding Surgical Treatment for Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can cause pain, infertility, and a wide range of symptoms that are often difficult to diagnose. For some patients, surgery can help confirm the diagnosis and remove endometriosis lesions, particularly when symptoms do not improve with first-line treatments such as hormonal therapy.

In this video, a Yale Medicine gynecologic surgeon explains how minimally invasive surgical techniques are used and why treatment often involves a combination of approaches tailored to each patient.