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Modified Transabdominal Oocyte Retrieval Guided by Vaginal Ultrasound Probe: A Case Report and Literature Review
Gang Yang1,2,3, Shengran Wang1,3, Haiyan Lin1,3
1Center for Reproductive Medicine, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 26, 2025
Summary
Transabdominal ovarian puncture is a vital technique for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer in select cases with ectopic ovaries. A modified approach using a towel clip improved oocyte retrieval success, leading to a live birth.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Surgical Techniques
- In Vitro Fertilization
Background:
- Transabdominal ovarian puncture is sometimes necessary for oocyte retrieval in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) with ectopic ovaries.
- This procedure requires advanced skills compared to transvaginal retrieval.
- Ectopic ovaries may be challenging to detect with standard vaginal ultrasound.
