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Salpingo-oopherectomy
Laparoscopic And Minimally Invasive Procedures continued
Salpingo--oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovary and the fallopian tubes. The procedure is often performed at the time of hysterectomy. Some common reasons for this surgery include:
- Ovarian cysts
- Endometriosis
- Recurrent pelvic pain
- Postmenopausal
This procedure can also be performed laparoscopically. Adhesions or scar tissue, which are usually involved, can make this procedure difficult and complicated and in the past required a large abdominal incision. However, gynecologists skilled in laparoscopic surgery have perfected this technique. Patients who require only this procedure often are able to go home the same day as surgery.