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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2025

Innovative laparoscopic technique for the resection of a giant abdominal cyst in a young female: A case report.

Reem Shadaid Alqahtani, Khaldoon Alkhums

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Reem Shadaid AlqahtaniSecurity Force Hospital, King Fahad Suburb, 32314 Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: Reemqeu@gmail.com.
Khaldoon AlkhumsSecurity Force Hospital, King Fahad Suburb, 32314 Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

introductionAbdominal cystic lesions are a diverse spectrum of pathologies, predominantly ovarian in origin, including benign functional cysts to malignant neoplasms. This report presents a novel laparoscopic technique for resection of large abdominal cysts with oncological safety. CASE PRESENTATION: A 23-year-old female had a 2-year history of progressive abdominal distension. A 30 × 25.6 × 16.8 cm midline intraperitoneal cystic lesion was seen on imaging. A laparoscopic approach was adopted with protected cyst aspiration, exploration, and cystectomy of a right ovarian cyst, preserving the ovary and fallopian tube. Histopathology confirmed ovarian cystadenofibroma. The excised cyst measured 19 × 21 × 8 cm and weighed 11.5 kg. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The minimally invasive approach minimized morbidity and improved cosmetic outcomes despite conversion to a small Pfannenstiel incision due to the cyst's size and limited gynecological laparoscopic expertise.

conclusionLaparoscopic surgery for massive adnexal pathologies warrants further research into predictive factors for successful outcomes.

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Adnexal cystGiant abdominal cystLaparoscopic surgeryLaparoscopic techniqueMinimally invasive techniquesOvarian cyst adenofibroma

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PMID40037277
PMCPMC11923802

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