Introducing the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis Group Ultrasound Evaluation for Pre-Operative Planning

To review the steps of the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) ultrasound protocol for integration in preoperative planning, identify findings that may be present on endometriosis ultrasound evaluation, and discuss the benefits of pre-operative mapping of endometriosis on ultrasound. Video presentation. Endometriosis surgical center. Patients with clinical signs and symptoms of endometriosis or adenomyosis. IDEA ultrasound evaluation for surgical planning. N/A. Transvaginal ultrasound can be used to understand the location and severity of endometriosis prior to surgery. This allows the surgeon to anticipate the stage of disease, individualize patient counseling, and assemble the appropriate multi-disciplinary team for a single well-planned surgery with optimal surgical outcomes.