| Literature DB >> 27407573 |
B S Duggal1, P Tarneja2, R K Sharma3, S K Rath4, R D Wadhwa5.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Adnexal mass; Laparoscopy; Ovarian cyst
Year: 2011 PMID: 27407573 PMCID: PMC4923456 DOI: 10.1016/S0377-1237(04)80153-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med J Armed Forces India ISSN: 0377-1237