Laparoscopic management of neonatal ovarian cysts.
A laparoscopic approach was used in four infants with antenatally diagnosed ovarian cysts requiring surgical intervention. Operating time ranged from 60 to 90 minutes, there were no intraoperative or postoperative complications, and all infants were discharged within 23 hours after surgery. If performed by experienced practitioners, microendoscopy is an alternative to laparotomy in neonates requiring surgical intervention for ovarian cysts.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Louisville, 550 Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40492, USA.
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Templeman
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Reynolds
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Hertweck
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Nagaraj
D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal