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- Title
Laparoscopic treatment of polycystic ovarian disease.
- Authors
G¨rgan, Timur; Yarali, Hakan; Urman, B¨lent; Gürgan, T; Yarali, H; Urman, B
- Abstract
There has been a recent surge of interest in laparoscopic treatment of polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) that is unresponsive to first-line ovulation-inducing agents. Laparoscopic treatment options include multiple ovarian punch biopsy, ovarian electrocauterization and laser vaporization or photo-coagulation. These procedures are relatively easy to perform, devoid of major complications, and yield satisfactory ovulation and conception rates. Adhesion formation, however, is a potential complication following such procedures. Furthermore, women subjected to laparoscopic destructive ovarian procedures also need to be critically assessed regarding other long-term risks, such as premature ovarian failure. Laparoscopic treatment of PCOD, at present, should be viewed as experimental awaiting further trials assessing its long-term safety.
- Publication
Human Reproduction, 1994, Vol 9, Issue 4, p573
- ISSN
0268-1161
- Publication type
journal article