TY - JOUR
T1 - Laparoscopic surgical management of ovarian cysts assisted by simultaneous transvaginal ultrasonography
AU - Lipitz, Shlomo
AU - Seidman, Daniel S.
AU - Achiron, Reuwen
AU - Goldenberg, Mordechai
AU - Bider, David
AU - Mashiach, Shlomo
PY - 1996/5
Y1 - 1996/5
N2 - OBJECTIVE: To assess the use of transvaginal ultrasound guidance during operative laparoscopy. STUDY DESIGN: Five of 98 consecutive cases of operative laparoscopy for benign-appearing ovarian cysts were complicated by extensive intrapelvic adhesions and a distorted anatomy. Following prolonged dissection, simultaneous transvaginal ultrasonography was used in these cases. RESULTS: In all cases we were able to ultrasonographically image and locate the ovarian cyst during the laparoscopic procedure. In four cases this was a significant aid in expediting the procedure and avoiding damage to adjacent pelvic structures. In one case, identification of the ovarian cyst facilitated the decision to resort to laparotomy. CONCLUSION: In selected cases, laparoscopic surgeons should be aware of the feasibility and possible benefits of the use of simultaneous intraoperative transvaginal ultrasonography.
AB - OBJECTIVE: To assess the use of transvaginal ultrasound guidance during operative laparoscopy. STUDY DESIGN: Five of 98 consecutive cases of operative laparoscopy for benign-appearing ovarian cysts were complicated by extensive intrapelvic adhesions and a distorted anatomy. Following prolonged dissection, simultaneous transvaginal ultrasonography was used in these cases. RESULTS: In all cases we were able to ultrasonographically image and locate the ovarian cyst during the laparoscopic procedure. In four cases this was a significant aid in expediting the procedure and avoiding damage to adjacent pelvic structures. In one case, identification of the ovarian cyst facilitated the decision to resort to laparotomy. CONCLUSION: In selected cases, laparoscopic surgeons should be aware of the feasibility and possible benefits of the use of simultaneous intraoperative transvaginal ultrasonography.
KW - laparoscopic surgery
KW - ovarian neoplasm
KW - ultrasonography
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AN - SCOPUS:0029897611
SN - 0024-7758
VL - 41
SP - 304
EP - 306
JO - The Journal of reproductive medicine
JF - The Journal of reproductive medicine
IS - 5
ER -