Watch excision that preserves ovarian function
The pathogenesis of endometriomas affect surgical management. Surgeons should make every effort to preserve ovarian function.
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In this video, Cleveland Clinic surgeons describe two theories of endometrioma pathogenesis:
Watch as surgeons laparoscopically remove a large left ovarian endometrioma via cyst wall excision, emphasizing intraovarian suturing for hemostasis and ovarian preservation.
Physicians from Cleveland Clinic’s Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health Institute will present on this topic at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2017 Congress & Expo in San Antonio, Texas.
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