Surgical Techniques

Laparoscopic excision of type I and type II endometriomas

OBG Manag. 2017 July;29(7)
By
Frances Farrimond, BA
Rebecca Falik, MD
Anjie Li, MD
Azadeh Nezhat, MD
Camran Nezhat, MD
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The authors demonstrate comparative techniques of laparoscopic excision of type I and type II endometriomas. Their surgical approach includes the use of hydrodissection, the injection of dilute vasopressin with a laparoscopic needle, ovarian cystectomy stripping technique, use of electrocautery, plasma energy, or laser ablation when appropriate, and removal of the specimen using an endobag.

 

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