Woman undergoes sixth laparoscopy as experts urge new approach to endometriosis

A woman underwent her sixth laparoscopy for endometriosis in January, 24 years after her first surgery. Dr. Sallie Sarrel criticized the lack of progress in treatment at the 2026 Endometriosis Summit, stating advancements have been minimal since the disease's identification in 1925. Experts urge a shift in understanding endometriosis as a complex neuroinflammatory condition to improve patient outcomes.

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