Ovarian Cyst - Laparoscopic Cystectomy

Symptoms

A 33 year old woman was noted to have a 6cm ovarian cyst at 8 weeks of pregnancy.

Diagnosis

The cyst increased in size to 9.5cm. All tumour markers were normal.

Procedure

A Laparoscopic Cystectomy was performed in the 14th week of pregnancy. Special precautions are taken including using lower gas pressures. The pictures demonstrate a pregnant uterus and a right ovarian cyst. The cyst is removed.

Outcome

The final picture shows a normal right ovary next to the uterus.

Laparoscopic picture showing pregnant uterus and right ovarian cyst next to this

The cyst has been removed from the ovary

The cyst is carefully decompressed to avoid spillage.
 

Normal right ovary next to pregnant uterus