[Laparoscopy in the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome]

From March 1980 through June 1986, 93 patients clinically diagnosed as having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) were subject to laparoscopic examinations and laparoscopic ovarian biopsy. After statistical analysis of the results of the study, two improved diagnostic criteria for PCOS were suggested and compared with those proposed by Wortsman, et al and Stein-Leventhal. We think that the two improved diagnostic criteria are more suitable to the clinical practice and increase the diagnostic rate of PCOS to be 85% and 74% respectively. No operative complications such as intraabdominal hemorrhage, mechanical or electric injuries or infection was observed. The accuracy and criteria of laparoscopic diagnosis of PCOS are discussed.