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Comparative analysis of laparoscopy versus laparotomy in the management of ovarian cyst during pregnancy.

AbstractAIM:
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the surgical and obstetric results of laparoscopy versus laparotomy in the management of ovarian cyst during pregnancy.
MATERIAL AND METHODS:
Sixty-nine eligible patients who met our criteria were randomly divided into the laparoscopy group (n = 33) and the laparotomy group (n = 36). The two groups were compared for their surgical and obstetric outcomes and the extent of pelvic adhesion discovered in later cesarean section (CS).
RESULTS:
The laparoscopy group had less blood loss (43 ± 15 vs 51 ± 13 mL, P = 0.02), shorter postoperative hospital stay (2.9 ± 0.5 vs 5.8 ± 0.6 days, P < 0.001), and lower postoperative pain score (2.7 ± 1.2 vs 5.9 ± 1.5, P < 0.001) compared with the laparotomy group. The operative time, neonates' Apgar scores and birthweights between the two groups showed no significant differences (P > 0.05). Sixteen patients in the laparoscopy group, and 15 patients in the laparotomy group underwent cesarean section. The filmy and dense type adhesion rate was significantly different between the laparoscopy group and the laparotomy group (6.25% vs 53.3%, and 0% vs 20%, respectively).
CONCLUSIONS:
The present results suggest that laparoscopy is a better choice than laparotomy for ovarian cyst during pregnancy, with less blood loss, less postoperative pain and less postoperative hospital stay. It offers a faster recovery, results in less pelvic adhesion and does not affect the fetus; however, studies encompassing larger numbers of cases are needed.
AuthorsLimei Chen, Jingxin Ding, Keqin Hua
JournalThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research (J Obstet Gynaecol Res) Vol. 40 Issue 3 Pg. 763-9 (Mar 2014) ISSN: 1447-0756 [Electronic] Australia
PMID24738121 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Blood Loss, Surgical (prevention & control)
  • Cesarean Section (adverse effects)
  • China (epidemiology)
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Laparoscopy (adverse effects)
  • Laparotomy (adverse effects)
  • Length of Stay
  • Operative Time
  • Ovarian Cysts (surgery)
  • Postoperative Complications (epidemiology, prevention & control)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications (surgery)
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Rupture, Spontaneous (epidemiology, prevention & control)
  • Tissue Adhesions (epidemiology, prevention & control)

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