Clinical advantages of laparoscopy in the treatment of large benign ovarian cysts

Objective To investigate the feasibility and advantages of laparoscopic treatment for large benign ovarian cysts. Methods The clinical data of 20 cases with large benign ovarian cyst under laparoscopic surgery( laparoscopic group) and 30 cases with ovarian cyst under transabdominal benign ovarian cystectomy( laparotomy group) were retrospectively reviewed. Results The operation time of the laparoscopic group was shorter( 48. 0 ± 12. 8) min than that in the laparotomy group( 68. 5 ± 22. 6) min,there were significant differences between the two groups( P 0. 05). The intraoperative hemorrhage volume was significantly less in the laparoscopic group( 27.2 ±18.6) mL than that in the laparotomy group( 60.0 ±29.4) mL( P 0.05). The length of stay of the laparotomy group( 3.86 ±1.7) d was significantly longer than that in the laparoscopic group. About the time of gas passage by anus,the laparoscopic group occupied the shorter time( 24. 1 ± 2. 5) h than that in the laparotomy group( 30. 2 ± 4. 7h)( P 0. 05). Conclusion Laparoscopic treatment of large ovarian cysts has many advantages,such as minimal invasive,less pain,shorter operative time,less blood loss,shorter length of stay and so on.