Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3957315 | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The incidence of adnexal masses in pregnancy is estimated to be 1% to 4%. In select cases, surgical intervention is required. Recent studies have demonstrated that laparoscopy during pregnancy is safe and confers many advantages over laparotomy. Herein we present a series of nine cases collected prospectively that demonstrate the feasibility, safety, and putative benefits of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for treatment of adnexal masses in pregnant women.
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Authors
Stacey A. MD, Howard H. Jones, David M. Boruta, Khara Simpson, Mohamed Bedaiwy, Francis C. Grumbine, Amanda N. Fader,