ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pelviscopic surgery. METHODS: Between May 1996 and April 2000, we evaluated indication of operation, mean age, parity, previous operation history, type of operation, duration of hospitalization and complications. RESULTS: The results are summarized as follows ; 1) The mean age of patients was 34.8 years with ranges between 20 and 55 years old. 2) The majority of patients were between 36 years and 40 years old(23.6%). 3) The major clinical indications included 174 cases of adnexal mass(33.4%), 125 cases of ectopic pregnancy(24.0%), 59 cases of endometriosis(11.3%). 4) The types of operation composed of 168 cases diagnostic laparoscopy(30.7%), salpingectomy(17.2%), cystectomy(11.4%), LAVH(11.2%). 5) Previous laparotomy history was found in 146 cases(28.0%). 6) The mean duration of hospitalization was 4.4 days. CONCLUSIONS: The pelviscopy can be safely performed, resulting in reduced surgical morbidity, less blood loss, less postoperative discomfort and pain, shortened hospital stays and shorter recovery days. With the increased use of markers and ultrasonography to decrease the possibility of inappropriate surgery, combined with more defined exterpation techniques, the interest in laparoscopic ovarian surgery is burgeoning. And technologic advances afford us the opportunity to offer patients a number of alternatives to open surgery. The choice of anesthetic technique varies with requirements of the surgeon, the health status and preference of the patient, the type of facility and the availability of well trained professionals, support personnel and equipment. In conclusion, the pelviscopic surgery is alternative to laparotomy.