April 10, 2025
Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Bowel Endometriosis
Behind The Knife: The Surgery PodcastAbout this episode
Join Drs. Galandiuk, Bolshinsky, Kavalukas, and Simon, with guest Dr. Farr Nezhat, as they discuss management, surgical treatment, and outcomes of bowel endometriosis. Come with us as we learn from expert Dr. Nezhat’s experience and discuss the importance of interdisciplinary approach to bowel endometriosis. Hosts: - Susan Galandiuk, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, @DCREdInChief - Vladimir Bolshinsky, Peninsula Health, Victoria, Australia, @bolshinskyv - Sandy Kavalukas, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, @sandykava - Hillary Simon, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, @HillaryLSimon Guest Host: - Farr Nezhat, Nezhat Surgery for Gynecology/Oncology (Cornell/NYU), New York, NY Producer: - Manasa Sunkara MS4, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @manasasunkara12 Learning objectives: - Review pathophysiology of endometriosis. - Understand key goals of bowel endometriosis treatment. - Discuss interdisciplinary surgical care and outcomes of bowel endometriosis. References: 1. Tsuei A, Nezhat F, Amirlatifi N, Najmi Z, Nezhat A, Nezhat C. Comprehensive Management of Bowel Endometriosis: Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, and Best Practices. J Clin Med. 2025 Feb 3;14(3):977. doi: 10.3390/jcm14030977 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39941647/ 2. Bendifallah S, Puchar A, Vesale E, Moawad G, Daraï E, Roman H. Surgical Outcomes after Colorectal Surgery for Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021 Mar;28(3):453-466. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32841755/ 3. Erdem S, Imboden S, Papadia A, Lanz S, Mueller MD, Gloor B, Worni M. Functional Outcomes After Rectal Resection for Deep Infiltrating Pelvic Endometriosis: Long-term Results. Dis Colon Rectum. 2018 Jun;61(6):733-742. doi: 10.1097/DCR.0000000000001047. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29664797/ 4. Nasseri Y, Ma R, Fani N, La K, Solis-Pazmino P, Xu V, Siedhoff MT, Wright KN, Schneyer R, Hamilton KM, Barnajian M, Meyer R. The impact of surgeon specialty on surgical outcomes following colorectal resection for endometriosis. Colorectal Dis. 2025 Feb;27(2):e70028. doi: 10.1111/codi.70028. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39949080/ 5. Chua, Heidi, and Michael J Snyder. "Endometriosis.” ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery , 4th ed., Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2022. ASCRS U , www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/ASCRS-Textbook-of-Colon-and-Rectal-Surgery/2285036/all/Endometriosis . ***Fellowship Application Link: https://forms.gle/PQgAvGjHrYUqAqTJ9 Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen