Requirements for Surgeon Credentialing for the
Center for Endometriosis Care

Minimum requirements for credentialing:

• Board certified by the American College of OB/GYN (ACOG)
• Demonstrated skill at advanced laparoscopy
   
  • Certified by Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy, or an equivalent or appropriate accreditation organization.
     
• Agree with the principles of LAPEX (laparoscopic excision of endometriosis)
• Uniformly use LAPEX on every case of endometriosis
• Maintain data on the following:
   
  • Complications
  • Pain relief
  • Endometriosis recurrence
     
• Gather a team of surgeons ready to complete the excision at the initial surgery (for example, for invasive bowel or bladder disease)
• Maintain the CEC reputation for compassion, expertise, and interest in advancing the treatment and understanding of women with endometriosis

Procedure for patient referral

Prospective patients must submit relevant medical records, tapes, photographs, etc., along with a written narrative of current symptoms. These materials shall be sent directly to the physician they choose. Physicians must inform the Program Director of the records they receive, in order that adequate records are maintained.

Physicians will follow-up with every patient referred to them. If a patient is not considered acceptable for surgery for any reason, the physician shall communicate this reason to her. The patient may then be referred to another CEC physician, if she desires.