Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Research Article
Laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery vs. conventional multi-port laparoscopy in presumed benign ovarian cystectomy: A randomized controlled trial
Author(s): Alaa M. Atef, Alaa El Feky, Ahmed Tharwat, Mahmoud Nabil Abd-Allah* and Amr Helmy Yehia
Background: Single Port Laparoscopic Surgery (SPLS) is a novel technique quickly recognized worldwide.
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the postoperative consequences of Laparo-endoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS) relative to conventional laparoscopy in the presumed benign ovarian cysts.
Methods: Seventy women diagnosed with benign ovarian pathology attending Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital between January 2020 and December 2022 were divided into two equal groups. Thirty-five patients underwent LESS surgery, while the other 35 (control group) underwent conventional multiport laparoscopic surgery. We analyzed the demographic characteristics of the patients, including age, BMI, Parity, and history of previous abdominal surgery. We analyzed operative outcomes, mainly the postoperative pain in the firs.. Read More»