Chapter 12
An Update on the Management of Endometriosis of the Appendix - Review
- By Kumar H.R - 09 Oct 2025
- Issues on Health Science, Volume: 1, Pages: 156 - 160
Abstract/Preface
Endometriosis of the appendix is a condition predominantly observed in young women, characterized clinically by chronic lower abdominal pain. It represents one of the sites of extra-pelvic endometriosis, with diagnosis confirmed through histopathological evaluation of the appendix. A significant challenge for surgeons is determining whether an appendectomy should be performed. The advent of laparoscopic surgery has facilitated enhanced visualization of the pelvis and appendix. This chapter has been conducted to evaluate whether an appendectomy is warranted in all cases of endometriosis.