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Minilaparotomy a Good Option in Specific Cases : A Case Report of Bilateral Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor
Joint Authors
Schöning, A.
Bolla, D.
Leimgruber, C.
Sturm, A.
Deseö, N.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) of the ovary represent 44% of ovarian neoplasmas.
The surgical approach is important in young women especially for the cosmetic results.
Nowadays most of the ovarian surgeries can be performed laparoscopically.
An alternative between laparoscopy and laparotomy is the minilaparotomy (ML) which can be an interesting option, thanks to the small incision.
We report a 39-year-old woman who was referred to our hospital with acute abdominal pain.
In her past history the patient had an uncomplicated delivery.
During pregnancy a 6 cm bilateral MCT was diagnosed and expectant management was followed.
A left-sided ovarial torsion was postulated, and laparoscopic detorsion was performed.
To avoid a rupture of the left MCT, the operation was interrupted.
To remove the cyst, a ML was done two weeks later.
A left-sided salpingo-oophorectomy was performed due to a large cyst including the entire ovary.
On the other side, the right dermoid cyst was entirely removed.
The advantage of a ML is not only shorter operating time with less learning curve compared to laparoscopy but also the possibility to extract the adnexal mass from the abdominal cavity with lower risk of rupture and in addition the possibility to preserve more ovarian tissue.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bolla, D.& Deseö, N.& Sturm, A.& Schöning, A.& Leimgruber, C.. 2012. Minilaparotomy a Good Option in Specific Cases : A Case Report of Bilateral Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bolla, D.…[et al.]. Minilaparotomy a Good Option in Specific Cases : A Case Report of Bilateral Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bolla, D.& Deseö, N.& Sturm, A.& Schöning, A.& Leimgruber, C.. Minilaparotomy a Good Option in Specific Cases : A Case Report of Bilateral Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483161