Surgery on endometriosis – the gynecologist
Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 3:15 pm
Thomas Rduch
For colorectal teams, the key issue in endometriosis surgery is recognising when disease extends into the bowel and planning treatment jointly with gynaecological specialists. Surgical decisions should be guided by the location and extent of disease, symptom burden and the patient’s fertility goals. A coordinated multidisciplinary approach helps determine whether gynaecological surgery alone is appropriate or whether colorectal expertise is needed.
About Thomas Rduch
Thomas Rduch is a specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics and Head of the Endometriosis Centre at HOCH Health Ostschweiz, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Switzerland. With additional qualifications in operative gynaecology and obstetrics, he focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, a condition that can require complex surgical management when the bowel or other pelvic organs are involved. His perspective is particularly relevant to colorectal teams seeking to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and coordinate surgical strategies for patients with deep endometriosis.
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