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Laparoscopic ovariectomy by single-port access for ovarian cryopreservation
Blandine Courbiere1, Patrice Crochet1, Maxime Marcelli1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AP-HM La Conception, 147 Baille Street, Marseille, France.
Purpose:
The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of ovariectomy by single-port access laparoscopy for cryopreservation.
Methods:
Observational prospective monocentric study including patients referred for an ovariectomy for ovarian tissue cryopreservation underwent ovariectomy by single-port access laparoscopy. Feasibility, intra- and post-operative complications, and quality of the ovarian tissue collected were reported.
Results:
Height patients were included. No conversion to standard laparoscopy or laparotomy was performed and no intra- or post-operative complications were reported. Median duration of surgery was 35 min (30-60). The quality of all the ovarian tissue collected was correct, and cryopreservation was possible for all patients.
Conclusions:
Ovariectomy for cryopreservation by laparoscopy with SPA seems feasible. The advantages of this technique are particularly interesting in these patients who require the least aggressive surgical technique possible and a rapid convalescence.
