Review ArticleEndometrioma Excision and Ovarian Reserve: A Dangerous Relation
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Endometriotic cyst is one of the most frequent pathologies in gynecologic surgery. At the moment there is good evidence that, when necessary, it must be treated by laparoscopy and the capsule of the cyst excised. The results in terms of recurrence and fertility are improved in comparison with other procedures, particularly with the drainage and coagulation technique. However, it was recently questioned whether the excision of the endometrioma could decrease the function of the operated ovary
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