Yu-Hung Lin1, Jiann-Loung Hwang, Lee-Wen Huang, Kok-Min Seow. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic surgery in the second trimester is very rare. The enlarging uterus impedes surgical procedures and increases the risk of surgery. We report on a woman in the 27th week of pregnancy who developed a huge ovarian tumor. CASE: A woman underwent laparoscopic surgery in the 27th week of gestation because of a rapid growing ovarian tumor. After aspiration of its contents, the tumor was extracted, and cystectomy was performed extracorporeally. The postoperative course was uneventful and the woman delivered a healthy infant at 42 weeks. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery can be performed through the 27th week of gestation, and extracorporeal manipulation makes the procedure much easier.
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic surgery in the second trimester is very rare. The enlarging uterus impedes surgical procedures and increases the risk of surgery. We report on a woman in the 27th week of pregnancy who developed a huge ovarian tumor. CASE: A woman underwent laparoscopic surgery in the 27th week of gestation because of a rapid growing ovarian tumor. After aspiration of its contents, the tumor was extracted, and cystectomy was performed extracorporeally. The postoperative course was uneventful and the woman delivered a healthy infant at 42 weeks. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic gynecologic surgery can be performed through the 27th week of gestation, and extracorporeal manipulation makes the procedure much easier.
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