Abstract | STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the treatment by laparoscopic surgery of adnexal disease occurring in young girls. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis (Canadian Task Force classification II-1). SETTING: Department of gynecology at a general hospital. PATIENTS: Twelve consecutive girls aged 15 years or younger. INTERVENTIONS: Laparoscopic surgery. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Even in young girls, laparoscopic surgery can be performed in an acceptable manner using regular instruments designed for adults.
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Authors | Akihiro Takeda, Shuichi Manabe, Satoyo Hosono, Hiromi Nakamura |
Journal | Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
(J Minim Invasive Gynecol)
2005 May-Jun
Vol. 12
Issue 3
Pg. 234-40
ISSN: 1553-4650 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15922981
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Abdominal Pain
(etiology)
- Adolescent
- Child
- Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous
(surgery)
- Dermoid Cyst
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
- Ovarian Cysts
(complications, diagnosis, surgery)
- Ovarian Neoplasms
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Torsion Abnormality
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