Laparoscopic management of ovarian pregnancy. A case report

Operative laparoscopy has been reported to be a useful alternative to laparotomy for the treatment of tubal pregnancy. Ovarian pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic gestation that can be treated with operative laparoscopy. The most serious problem in treating ovarian pregnancy is making an accurate diagnosis; pathologic documentation is the only way to confirm the diagnosis. Postoperative follow-up should include evaluation of the patient for bleeding or infection and serial monitoring of quantitative beta-human chorionic gonadotropin levels to confirm the complete removal of placental tissue.