Laparoscopic treatment of giant adnexal tumors

• Autores: Sandoval Diaz, Ither, Hernández Alarcón, Ronald, Torres Arones, Esperanza, Solano Choque, Nisdia
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2015
• Institución: Sociedad Peruana de Obstetricia y Ginecología
• Repositorio: Revista Peruana de Ginecología y Obstetricia
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ginecologiayobstetricia.pe:article/1836
• Enlace del recurso: https://ginecologiayobstetricia.pe/index.php/RPGO/article/view/1836
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto

Background: The surgical management of benign large adnexal tumors has been by laparotomy because of minimally invasive surgery technical difficulties and risk of tumor malignancy. Objective: To review the experience in managing giant adnexal tumors via minimally invasive surgery with ovary or Fallopian tube anatomy preservation. Design: Retrospective and descriptive study. Setting: Specialized Gynecology Service, Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins (HNERM), EsSalud, Lima, Peru. Participants: Women with large adnexal tumors. Interventions: Laparoscopy was performed in 6 patients admitted for large adnexal tumors. Main outcome measures: Characteristics and outcomes. Results: Patients average age was 35.1 years, average tumor size was 28.1 cm, and average surgical time was 75 minutes. There were no immediate post surgical complications. Conclusion: Large adnexal masses can be successfully managed with minimally invasive surgery.