Abstract
The laparoscopic treatment of adnexal masses has become the gold standard within the last few years. However, there are few extensive descriptions of the procedure; it is generally summarised as a “stripping” procedure without any detail. Nevertheless, a good laparoscopic technique and adequate surgical management are required to ensure optimal patient care. In this chapter, we will discuss:
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the treatment technique that should be adapted to each pathological diagnosis;
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postoperative adhesions;
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the limits of the laparoscopic approach, accounting for all the clinical and experimental data recently reported about tumour dissemination.
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Canis, M. et al. (2003). Treatment of Adnexal Masses and Laparoscopy. In: Ultrasound and Endoscopic Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0655-5_24
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