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Laparoscopic adnexal surgery during pregnancy

F M Howard1, M Vill

  • 1Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology, Rochester General Hospital, 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621, USA.

The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic surgery can safely treat adnexal masses in pregnant women. This minimally invasive approach offers advantages for managing conditions like ovarian cysts and tumors during pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Adnexal masses in pregnancy require careful management.
  • Laparoscopic surgery offers potential benefits over laparotomy but has limited reported use during gestation.

Observation:

  • Two pregnant patients presented with acute pelvic pain due to adnexal masses.
  • One patient had a benign cystic teratoma; the other had fallopian tube torsion from a paratubal cyst.

Findings:

  • Both patients underwent successful operative laparoscopy in the second trimester.
  • Cystectomies were performed, and the affected fallopian tube was conserved in the torsion case.

Implications:

  • Laparoscopy is a viable surgical option for adnexal masses in pregnancy.

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