What are the risks and recovery expectations?

Risks are low but include bleeding, infection, damage to surrounding organs (bowel, bladder, ureter), or incomplete excision. Recovery typically takes 2–4 weeks: most patients return to light activities within 1–2 weeks and full activity by 4 weeks. Postoperative pain is managed with medication, and hormonal therapy may be recommended to suppress recurrence. Fertility outcomes often improve, but individual results vary depending on disease severity and prior treatments.