Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cysts Using Home-made Endopouch

Abstract

Objective To assess the use of home-made endopouch, made from surgical glove, to remove ovarian cyst by laparoscopic approach.

Subjects Twenty-one women who had undergone laparoscopic removal of ovarian cysts between March 1993 and March 1994.

Main outcome measures Operative time, intra-operative and post-operative complica tions.

Results The mean operative time was 102 16 min, all patients were discharged within 72 hours with minimal pain and there were no intra-operative and post-operative complica tions.

Conclusion This technique is cost-effective and permits little or no risk of intraperitoneal spillage without the need to extend the wound. We believe that its use is appropriate in developing country.