Giant ovarian cysts: Is a pre- and intraoperative drainage an advisable procedure?. Issue 6 (1st October 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Einenkel, J.; Alexander, H.; Schotte, D.; Stumpp, P.; Horn, L.-C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynecological cancer. Volume 16:Issue 6(2006)
• Page Start: 2039
• Page End: 2043
• Publication Date: 2006-10-01
• Subjects: drainage -- giant ovarian cyst -- ovarian tumor; Generative organs, Female -- Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.99465
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2006.00745.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1048-891X

Abstract

Abstract : There has been a considerable debate over the merits of a pre- or intraoperative drainage of giant ovarian cysts, which represented a very frequent approach before definitive surgery in the past. Including our presented case of a 57-year-old woman with a 49 kg mucinous cystadenoma, 19 patients with giant ovarian cysts weighing more than 40 kg were reported in the literature since 1970. An incidence of 37% of malignant and low malignant potential tumors was found. Based on a critical evaluation of the medical courses and the discussed miscellaneous advantages and complications, we conclude that a pre- and intraoperative drainage should be avoided.