Laparoscopic approach to a large ovarian fibroma: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Ovarian fibroma is the most common benign solid tumor of the ovary, which is often difficult to diagnose preoperatively. The choice treatment for ovarian fibroma is surgical removal, but discussions for the operative approach, laparoscopic or open, in the literature seem to be scant.


METHODS
We presented a unique clinical experience of laparoscopic approach to a case of 15 cm unilateral ovarian fibroma in a 24 year old patient, with a successful and complete resection of the tumor beside ovarian tissue preservation in December 2012 in Rasoul-e-Akram hospital, Tehran, Iran.


CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, we should not forget the role of laparoscopy as a diagnostic procedure even in suspicious cases of ovarian fibroma with solid tumor, ascites, and pleural effusion.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Zahra
Z
Najmi
Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abolfazl
A
Mehdizadehkashi
Department of Pathology, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Maryam
M
Kadivar
Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Zeinab
Z
Tamannaie
Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ; Minimally Invasive Techniques Research Center of Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Shahla
S
Chaichian
Benign ovarian neoplasm; Laparoscopy; Ovarian fibroma; Thecoma