Minimal access surgery in adolescent gynaecology

GK Pandis, Pandis GK, G. K. Pandis, Lina Michala, L Michala, SM Creighton, Creighton SM, S M Creighton, A S Cutner, A. Cutner, Cutner AS
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2008 · vol. 116(2) , pp. 214–219 · doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01995.x · PMID:19076953 · W2005169178
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Minimally invasive surgery in adolescent gynecology offers faster recovery and reduced adhesion formation, but requires surgeon proficiency and multidisciplinary planning for complex cases.

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The benefits of a minimally invasive approach are now well documented in adult women, and thus surgeons have embraced the notion of expanding such expertise in adolescence with measured enthusiasm and a great sense of responsibility. Faster recovery is likely to have a positive impact on schooling, while less adhesion formation may reduce future fertility issues. Gynaecologists performing minimally invasive procedures in adolescents ought to be aware of the steep learning curve required for achieving proficiency with complex laparoscopic surgery. In the group of rare congenital anomalies and advanced endometriosis, the best surgical results can only be achieved after careful preoperative planning by a multidisciplinary team.

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endometriosis

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Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Adolescent Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Genitalia, Female Genitalia, Female Genitalia, Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases

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