Laparoscopic removal of ovarian lesions. A report of two cases.
Removing dermoid cysts laparoscopically can be time-consuming and tedious, and adhesions may develop after surgery. We describe the use of an endoscopic pouch to remove apparently benign ovarian cysts in two cases. This method permits removal of ovarian lesions with little or no risk of intraperitoneal spillage. We believe that its use in laparoscopic removal of tumors or cysts is a reasonable alternative to more traditional approaches and should be considered if laparoscopic treatment is planned.
Kahn
J J
JJ
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, South San Francisco, CA 94080-3299.
Bornstein
S J
SJ
D000328:Adult; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000601:surgery*