Successful laparoscopic management of a huge ovarian tumor in the 27th week of pregnancy. A case report
Lin, Y-Hung.; Hwang, J-Loung.; Huang, L-Wen.; Seow, K-Min.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 48(10): 834-836
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 14619656 Document Number: 560185
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.