title: Surgical approaches to ovulation induction.
abstract: This article provides a review of published data on surgical methods of ovulation induction for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Areas that were discussed include the historical background of these procedures, their outcome as reported in the literature and potential adverse effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shanti
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authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010053:Ovary / Q000601:surgery; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods*; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D016896:Treatment Outcome