
Gynecologic Oncologists - Safest Choice for Complex Endometriosis Surgery?
For deep or advanced endometriosis, oncology-trained surgeons often provide safer, more complete excision. Learn what this means for you at the Lotus Endometriosis Institute.
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For deep or advanced endometriosis, oncology-trained surgeons often provide safer, more complete excision. Learn what this means for you at the Lotus Endometriosis Institute.

Understand how endometriosis affects ovarian, breast, thyroid, and cervical cancer risk, plus symptoms to watch, screening guidance, and ways to lower risk.

Bowel endometriosis explained: locations, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and misdiagnosis, plus treatments from minimally invasive surgery to lifestyle changes.

A patient guide to choosing an endometriosis excision surgeon in Los Angeles—training tiers, surgical capability, integrative care—and what sets Lotus apart.

Explore the link between lupus (SLE) and endometriosis: outcomes, key results, clinical implications, and priorities for future research.

Part 2 demystifies endometriosis treatment confusion, reviews major guidelines, and distills evidence-based recommendations you can use.

Sciatic nerve endometriosis explained: key symptoms, how it's diagnosed (exam, MRI), and effective treatments including medication, PT, and surgical excision.

Learn about postmenopausal endometriosis: who is at risk, diagnosis and treatment basics, and why malignant transformation is rare but worth knowing.

How to use HRT safely with endometriosis: recurrence and malignancy risks, when to start after surgical menopause, and hormone vs non-hormone treatment options.

Deep infiltrating endometriosis: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Medical therapy, ICG-guided surgery, stenting, pathology, and future outlook.

How endometriosis leads to infertility: pathogenesis; effects on gametes, tubes, and endometrium; and treatments—expectant care, surgery, and ART.

Compare endometriosis vs. ovarian cancer symptoms: pain patterns, bleeding, GI signs, and red flags. Know when to see a gynecologist or gynecologic oncologist.
Dr. Steven Vasilev delivers best-in-class endometriosis guidance and a personalized treatment plan—built on evidence and your unique biology.
Led by Steven Vasilev, MD—an internationally recognized endometriosis specialist & MIGS surgeon—Lotus Endometriosis Institute is virtual-forward, with many patients traveling nationally for care. Clinical evaluation and surgical treatment are provided in California.
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