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Surgery for patients seeking to optimize fertility or for whom infertility is the only symptom is complex. In patients with superficial endometriosis, laparoscopy may enhance fertility for unassisted pregnancy, but current guidelines recommend against routine surgery prior to ART. In patients with deep endometriosis, surgical intervention depends on multiple factors, including patient age, ovarian reserve, fertility goals, and the presence of other infertility factors. While there may be potential improvements in fertility-related outcomes, this must be weighed against potential impacts to ovarian reserve. Surgical techniques that minimize damage to the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus are essential when fertility is the goal. 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