Videolaseroscopy for oophorectomy

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This paper describes the technique of videolaseroscopy for performing oophorectomy, a surgical removal of the ovaries.

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Abstract

Laparoscopic oophorectomy was performed on 94 ovaries in 76 patients. Indications included recurrent pain associated with endometriosis and adhesions in 17 patients (18 ovaries), ovarian endometriomas in 40 patients (40 ovaries), prophylactic oophorectomy (breast cancer) in one patient (2 ovaries), removal of the ovaries at the time of laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy in 15 patients (30 ovaries), and other indications in three patients (four ovaries).

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endometriosis

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Laser Therapy Ovariectomy Adult Cystadenoma Cystadenoma Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Laser Therapy Middle Aged Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Cysts Ovariectomy Ovary Ovary

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