Giant ovarian tumor removed after preoperative drainage, with abdominoplasty. A case report
Koshiba, H.; Kitawaki, J.; Fujita, H.; Honjo, H.; Okumura, J.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 48(8): 652-654
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 12971150 Document Number: 554897
BACKGROUND: Giant ovarian tumors are rarely seen in modern surgical practice. Cardiopulmonary complications associated with the removal of such tumors are serious problems. CASE: An ovarian tumor weighing 55 kg was removed from a 33-year-old woman without cardiorespiratory complications using preoperative drainage and abdominoplasty by excision of the excess skin. CONCLUSION: Preoperative drainage before and abdominoplasty after removal of giant ovarian tumors are effective.