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Ovarian Cysts: Preoperative Evaluation and Laparoscopic Approach

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Benign ovarian tumors remain a common gynecologic problem. The main goal of the preoperative work-up is to exclude malignancy. Laparoscopic approach is the gold standard for the management of ovarian masses because it is safe and has proven advantages compared with laparotomy. However, systematization of the procedure is essential! Oncologic surgical principles must be always followed even in those women whose mass has low suspicion for malignancy. The surgical technique must be adapted to the characteristics of the cyst and the patient. Experts should try to teach young surgeons the proper surgical technique in order to make it easier and reproducible.

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  1. Department of Gynecology, Sugisawa Medical Center, Curitiba, PR, Brazil

    William Kondo & Monica Tessmann Zomer

  2. Department of Gynecology, Vita Batel Hospital, Curitiba, PR, Brazil

    William Kondo & Monica Tessmann Zomer

  3. Department of Gynecologic Surgery, CHU Estaing, Clermont-Ferrand, France

    Nicolas Bourdel & Michel Canis

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Kondo, W., Zomer, M.T., Bourdel, N., Canis, M. (2018). Ovarian Cysts: Preoperative Evaluation and Laparoscopic Approach. In: Gomes-da-Silveira, G.G., da Silveira, G.P.G., Pessini, S.A. (eds) Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72592-5_14

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