title: Operative laparoscopy for the treatment of ovarian remnant syndrome.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present the technique and assess the efficacy of operative laparoscopy to manage ovarian remnant syndrome.
  
  
  METHODS
  Observational with a follow-up of 6 to 32 months.
  
  
  METHODS
  Private subspecialty practice with a large referral base.
  
  
  METHODS
  Thirteen women, 9 with previous bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and 4 with previous unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and pain on the ipsilateral side.
  
  
  METHODS
  Multipuncture advanced operative laparoscopy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Patient pain relief was assessed through return examinations, telephone interviews, or contact with referring physicians.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nine patients reported complete pain relief. One reported incomplete but satisfactory pain relief. Two required bowel resection by laparotomy to obtain pain relief, and one, despite subsequent laparotomy, had persistent pain. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were noted.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Laparoscopy can be effective in managing ovarian remnant syndrome when performed by an experienced laparoscopist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, Georgia.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nezhat
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nezhat
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D010052:Ovariectomy; D010166:Palliative Care; D010388:Pelvis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013577:Syndrome; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000150:complications