Dr. Marcos Travessa
Dr Marcos Travessa – Endometriosis Specialist
Summary: Dr Marcos Travessa is a dedicated endometriosis specialist based in Bahia, Brazil, known for his expert use of excision surgery. Dr Marcos Travessa Brazil follows the embryological Mullerian theory by David Redwine to understand and treat endometriosis with a personalized approach. He carefully tailors treatments to each patient’s needs, offering contraceptives in various forms and managing chronic pain with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and medications like tricyclic antidepressants, pregabalin, and gabapentin. He emphasizes avoiding morphine derivatives and prioritizes patient safety and comfort. For persistent pain after surgery, Dr Marcos Travessa incorporates a holistic approach including nutritional therapy, pelvic physiotherapy, and collaboration with pain specialists. His warm and comprehensive care supports patients in managing symptoms and improving quality of life while preserving fertility whenever possible. Patients seeking a thoughtful, skilled expert will find compassionate care with Dr Marcos Travessa.
City: Bahia, Brazil
Philosophy of Endometriosis Care: David Redwine’s embryological (Mullerian) theory
What type of surgery do you perform for endometriosis: Excision
Medication: Contraceptives in their various routes of administration, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, medication for the treatment of chronic pain (tricyclic antidepressants; pregabalin; gabapentin), analgesics avoiding morphine derivatives. Contraceptives in patients without contraindications and without the desire to become pregnant. Analgesics and NSAIDs in patients with pain refractory to the use of contraceptives and medications for chronic pain in patients with endometriosis with some degree of chronic pain.
Approach to Persistent Pain After Surgery: Nutritional therapy, pelvic physiotherapy, pain specialists, contraceptives, and analgesics, among other options.