Erschienen in:
01.09.2011 | Case Report
Robotic surgery for adnexal masses in pregnancy
verfasst von:
Lauren A. Baldwin, Iwona Podzielinski, Scott T. Goodrich, Leigh G. Seamon
Erschienen in:
Journal of Robotic Surgery
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Ausgabe 3/2011
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Excerpt
Adnexal masses are a common finding during pregnancy with an incidence of one in 600 pregnancies [
1]. A simple cyst occurs in 76% of cases, compared to a multi-cystic or complex mass in 24% [
2]. Simple-appearing cystic masses can be managed expectantly; however, rapid growth, complex ultrasonographic characteristics (papillary projections or solid components), or concerns over complications including ovarian torsion or hemorrhage may lead to surgical intervention [
3]. …