Minimally invasive, fertility-sparing surgical management of multiple bilateral ovarian dermoid cysts.
Jeremy Applebaum, Jaya Prakash, Golnaz Namazi
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Case in brief
A 25-year-old nulligravid woman presented with pelvic pain and was found to have multiple bilateral ovarian dermoid cysts on imaging. A robot-assisted bilateral ovarian cystectomy was performed, emphasizing techniques to preserve ovarian tissue and minimize electrosurgical injury. All cysts were successfully excised without complications, and postoperative imaging showed normal ovarian morphology, with a low recurrence risk.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Minimally invasive, fertility-sparing surgery can be effectively performed even in cases of extensive bilateral dermoid disease, provided that tissue-preserving techniques are meticulously followed.
Why it matters
This case highlights the importance of innovative surgical techniques in preserving ovarian function while managing complex ovarian pathologies, which is crucial for patients desiring future fertility.