A prospective multi-centre study of major complications experienced during excisional laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.

Objective: To clarify the rate of major intra-operative and post-operative complications experienced during excisional surgery for endometriosis.

Design: Prospective multi-centre observational study set in two University teaching hospitals and three private hospitals in Sydney, Australia. All consecutive subjects undergoing laparoscopic excisional surgery for minimal to severe endometriosis were recruited (790 subjects).

Laparoscopic entry: a literature review and analysis of techniques and complications of primary port entry.

Objective: To obtain consensus as to the optimal form of entry technique for access to the peritoneal cavity.

Design: A meta-analysis of all relevant English language studies of laparoscopic entry complications.

Main Outcome Measures: Incidence of bowel and major vascular injuries.