Table 1 Number of consultants using different methods used to treat endometriosis affecting the rectum or prerectal fascia (one or more options may have been selected where appropriate)
| Laparoscopy | Laparotomy |
|---|---|---|
Ablation | 40 (47%) | 19 (16%) |
Shaving of prerectal fascia | 40 (47%) | 31 (25%) |
Disc resection of rectal wall | 11 (13%) | 12 (10%) |
Anterior rectal resection | 8 (9%) | 18 (15%) |
Combined with colorectal surgeons | 50 (59%) | 99 (81%) |
Treat all disease except that involving the rectum and refer to colorectal surgeons | 19 (22%) | 22 (18%) |