1. The definition of Endometriosis Expert Centres
- Author
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Arnaud Wattiez, C.M. de Malartic, Emile Daraï, L. Piechon, P. Collinet, Thomas Hebert, H. Martigny, Aubert Agostini, Pierre Panel, M. Poilblanc, Philippe Descamps, I. Chanavaz-Lacheray, P. Rousset, Olivier Graesslin, H. Dechaud, Charles Chapron, Jean-Luc Brun, Pierre-Adrien Bolze, and François Golfier
- Subjects
Infertility ,medicine.medical_specialty ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Endometriosis ,Fertility ,Guidelines as Topic ,System of care ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,medicine ,Severe endometriosis ,Humans ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Societies, Medical ,media_common ,Pelvic surgery ,030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine ,business.industry ,Public health ,Obstetrics and Gynecology ,medicine.disease ,Reproductive Medicine ,Family medicine ,Absenteeism ,Female ,France ,Health Facilities ,business - Abstract
Endometriosis is a common condition that causes pain and infertility. It can lead to absenteeism and also to multiple surgeries with a consequent risk of impaired fertility, and constitutes a major public health cost. Despite the existence of numerous national and international guidelines, the management of endometriosis remains suboptimal. To address this issue, the French College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (CNGOF) and the Society of Gynaecological and Pelvic Surgery (SCGP) convened a committee of experts tasked with defining the criteria for establishing a system of care networks, headed by Expert Centres, covering all of mainland France and its overseas territories. This document sets out the criteria for the designation of Expert Centres. It will serve as a guide for the authorities concerned, to ensure that the means are provided to adequately manage patients with endometriosis.
- Published
- 2018