Endometriosis of Ureter

Endometriosis of the Ureter is commonly associated with Deep Endometriosis. This connection is a frequent occurrence, linking these two conditions together.

Among all types of Deep Endometriosis, Endometriosis of the Ureter is commonly associated with Endometriosis of the Pelvis. However, isolated Ureteral Endometriosis is a rarity.

The symptoms of Ureteral Endometriosis vary from person to person. Common symptoms include lower abdominal and back pain, urinary tract infections, blood in the urine, painful urination, and recurrent kidney stones.

These symptoms may not be present in all cases of Ureteral Endometriosis; some women may have no noticeable signs.

The diagnosis and treatment of Ureteral Endometriosis is complex, as many other conditions can cause similar symptoms.

But, early diagnosis of Ureteral Endometriosis is possible, and a key step is kidney scanning. Ultrasounds may reveal signs of hydroureter and hydronephrosis, which could be associated with loin pain, near the kidneys.

Often, this is due to an endometriotic cyst compressing the ureter because of external Endometriosis.

The primary cause of Ureteral Endometriosis is compressive symptoms or encasement from Endometriosis.

Medical management, such as the use of Dienogest and GnRH agonists, is commonly applied but can be a mistake when treating compressive pathology.

Surgical management of Ureteric Endometriosis does not require pre-surgical stenting. Post-surgical stenting may be indicated for cases where there is a loss of vascular supply to the ureter or severe compression on the ureter.

Adhesiolysis and Decompressive procedures are the standard approach, but in certain situations, Ureteric Reimplantation or Boari Flap reconstruction might be needed (we’ll understand these procedures in next section).

Incorrect medical management can lead to a silent kidney, especially in cases of long-standing Ureteral Endometriosis.

This is a serious complication where a patient can end up losing a kidney, due to incorrect treatment.

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Now lets understand,

 – Ureteric Reimplantation & Boari Flap Reconstruction

Ureteric Reimplantation requires stenting for usually 3-5 weeks post-procedure.

Boari Flap Reconstruction is done for lesions involving the Ureter, especially at the level of the Sacral Promontory or slightly below that.

Dr Jay Mehta and his team have performed the highest number of Ureteric Reimplantations & Boari Flaps in India for Endometriosis, and they have an extremely quick recovery rate due to their vast experience.

Fortunately, the ureter is one location where disease clearance is done, and if the reconstruction is done nicely, then the recurrence is less than 1%.

YES, a patient can become pregnant and have a safe cesarean section despite undergoing a supermajor Ureteric reconstruction surgery.

In conclusion, while Ureteral Endometriosis is a challenging and complex condition, it is manageable with early detection, appropriate treatment, and expert surgical intervention.

By understanding more about it, patients can seek out the right help and live healthy lives even after diagnosis and treatment.

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