Computed tomography-based virtual colonoscopy in the assessment of bowel endometriosis: The surgeon's point of view.

Objective: To discuss the role of computed tomography-based virtual colonoscopy (CTC) in preoperative assessment of bowel endometriosis.

Methods: Retrospective study using data prospectively recorded, including 127 patients with colorectal endometriosis, having undergone CTC for bowel endometriosis. The study was conducted in a tertiary referral center during 38 consecutive months.