title: Laparoscopic management of large ovarian cysts: more than cosmetic considerations.
abstract: Laparoscopic management of three cases, each with a large ovarian cyst, is reported. Appropriate preoperative assessment, patient counselling, and good laparoscopic skills are the cornerstones of successful laparoscopic management in such patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: P Z Y
authors.initials: PZ
authors.lastname: Tsui
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: K Y
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Kun
authors.forename: L S F
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Lo
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019160:Endosonography; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012494:Sampling Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome