Surgery on endometriosis – the surgeon
Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 2:45 pm
Jurriaan Tuynman
Jurriaan Tuynman argues that endometriosis requires a tailored surgical strategy based on the location, size and depth of each lesion, with the primary aim of removing disease while preserving bowel function. For colorectal surgeons, the key challenge is selecting the appropriate technique to balance symptom relief and disease control against risks. These developments underline the importance of surgical expertise, appropriate imaging and collaboration with gynaecologists to support safe, individualised treatment.
About Jurriaan Tuynman
Jurriaan Tuynman is a colorectal surgeon and Professor of Surgery specialising in colorectal oncological surgery at Amsterdam UMC in the Netherlands. His clinical and research work focuses on complex colorectal surgery, minimally invasive techniques and multidisciplinary treatment, including research into the technical challenges of laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis. His perspective is particularly valuable to colorectal teams considering how surgical precision, assessment of bowel involvement and close collaboration with gynaecologists can contribute to safer, individualised treatment.
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