title: Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses.
abstract: Retrospective study of 121 cases of adnexal masses which were managed laparoscopically was carried out. The aim of study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic management of adnexal masses. In 120 cases, procedure was completed safely with minimum morbidity. In one case laparotomy had to be done to complete the procedure. In 76 cases cystectomy was done, 26 required salpingo-oophorectomy and 19 required only salpingectomy. Histologic evaluation revealed 30 functional cysts, 36 endometriotic cysts, 11 dermoids, 9 serous cystadenomas, 3 mucinous cystadenomas, 11 parovarian cysts, 19 cases of hydrosalpinx and 2 cases of tuberculosis.
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Military Hospital, Shillong.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Duggal
authors.affiliation: Ex-Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune - 411 040.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tarneja
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi- 110 010.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), 151 Base Hospital, C/o 99 APO.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Rath
authors.affiliation: Classified Specialist (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Military Hospital, Dehradun.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Wadhwa
keywords: Adnexal mass; Laparoscopy; Ovarian cyst