Open AccessLaparoscopic Removal of a Large Ovarian Mass Utilizing Planned Trocar Puncture
Author(s) -
Michael L. Stitely
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of the society of laparoendoscopic surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.529
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1938-3797
pISSN - 1086-8089
DOI - 10.4293/108680812x13291597716465
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , cyst , laparoscopy , ovarian cyst , abdominal cavity , peritoneal cavity
Large cystic ovarian masses pose technical challenges to the laparoscopic surgeon. Removing large, potentially malignant specimens must be done with care to avoid the leakage of cyst fluid into the abdominal cavity.