title: Laparoscopic treatment of polycystic ovarian disease.
abstract: There has been a recent surge of interest in laparoscopic treatment of polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) that is unresponsive to first-line ovulation-inducing agents. Laparoscopic treatment options include multiple ovarian punch biopsy, ovarian electrocauterization and laser vaporization or photo-coagulation. These procedures are relatively easy to perform, devoid of major complications, and yield satisfactory ovulation and conception rates. Adhesion formation, however, is a potential complication following such procedures. Furthermore, women subjected to laparoscopic destructive ovarian procedures also need to be critically assessed regarding other long-term risks, such as premature ovarian failure. Laparoscopic treatment of PCOD, at present, should be viewed as experimental awaiting further trials assessing its long-term safety.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hacettepe, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gürgan
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yarali
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Urman
mesh_terms: D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008028:Light Coagulation; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*