Pérez-Bertólez S, González M, de Los Reyes N, Fernández-Pineda I. Laparoendoscopic single-site ovarian cystectomy and concomitant appendectomy in an adolescent.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2014;
27:e13-6. [PMID:
24001433 DOI:
10.1016/j.jpag.2013.05.005]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) is emerging as an alternative technique to conventional laparoscopy for the treatment of common surgical diseases.
CASE
We report a case of a 13-year-old female with self-limited abdominal pain. Imaging studies showed a right ovarian mass with features of a dermoid cyst and an appendicolith within the appendix without signs of acute appendicitis. She underwent concomitant LESS ovarian cystectomy and appendectomy without any complications.
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
LESS is feasible with standard laparoscopic instruments. It is a safe technique with excellent cosmetic results and minimal postoperative pain.
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