Hi,
I started my treatment in NZ a few years ago. I had unexplained infertility, but had been told i probably had PCOS. Their plan was straight to Clomid, then on to IVF (I left before then). No surgery.

My lovely FS here said no way, lets go for a lap first and see what we find. And yes, lots and lots of endo for me.
He explained that having the lap before the IVF would increase the chance of falling naturally by over 50%. But the bonus was that even if it didn't happen naturally then endo can stuff up the IVF too, so best to have it out.

I think you should do a bit of research, and go back and discuss it with the Dr. Maybe he has a reason why he thinks IVF without the surgery.

Good luck
Jo