Laparoscopic management of the ovarian mass: a practical approach.
Laparoscopic management of a benign ovarian mass is regarded as the best surgical approach in many cases. Although several studies have found this approach to be safe and effective, surgeon preparation, technical skill, and technique are critical to obtain good patient outcomes. The purpose of this article is to review the preparatory evaluation and surgical technique for laparoscopic removal of a benign adnexal mass, including cases complicated by pregnancy or obesity.
Whiteside
James L
JL
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology/Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA. James.L.Whiteside@Hitchcock.org
Keup
Heidi L
HL
D000465:Algorithms; D015897:Comorbidity; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010052:Ovariectomy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity