Single-incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Intestinal Obstruction Caused by Ileal Endometriosis: A Case Report

Key Points

• To report a case of intestinal obstruction caused by ileal endometriosis and the surgical intervention used.
• Patient presented with vomiting and underwent CT imaging which indicated a mass in the lower abdomen.
• During the procedure, an ileus tube was placed, followed by gastrointestinal contrast studies.
• Single-incision laparoscopic surgery was performed to resect the affected segment of the ileum.
• Pathological examination of the resected tissue confirmed the diagnosis of ileal endometriosis.
• Initial conservative treatment was not successful in preventing recurrence of obstruction.
• Surgery resulted in resection of the obstructed segment and restoration of intestinal continuity.
• Pathology confirmed the presence of endometrial glands in the ileal wall, diagnosing ileal endometriosis.