[Experimental study of different techniques for partial resection of the ovary]

The effects of leaving the ovarian cortex open after wedge resection were studied in a rabbit model. Twelve animals were operated: in one ovary the ovarian cortex was reattached with microsurgical sutures and in the contralateral it was left to heal by secondary intention. No significant differences were observed in adhesion formation and tissue reactivity between the two techniques. These data support the hypothesis that reattachment of the ovarian cortex is not necessary after conservative ovarian surgery and these findings could be useful in the laparoscopic treatment of benign ovarian pathology.