Laparoscopic Ovarian-Sparing Surgery for the Management of Benign Ovarian Lesions in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

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Laparoscopic ovarian-sparing surgery (OSS) is safe and effective management approach for benign ovarian lesions in pediatric patients. This study evaluates the outcomes of females younger than 18 years who underwent the OSS procedure between December 2013 and November 2022 at a single institution.

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Article · Oct 2023 · 1 min read

In brief

This retrospective study demonstrates that laparoscopic ovarian-sparing surgery effectively manages benign ovarian lesions in pediatric patients while preserving fertility. The analysis reviews 9 years of surgical outcomes in females under 18, supporting minimally invasive approaches that prioritize organ preservation in this population.

Laparoscopic ovarian-sparing surgery is a safe, effective approach for benign ovarian lesions in pediatric patients under 18 years.
OSS preserves ovarian tissue and future fertility while successfully managing benign pathology in the pediatric population.
Single-institution data from 2013-2022 supports the use of minimally invasive techniques over oophorectomy in appropriate cases.
Ovarian preservation should be prioritized in pediatric patients when malignancy is not suspected to maintain reproductive potential.

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