Laparoscopic ovarian suspension before irradiation.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate a technique of lateral ovarian transposition by laparoscopy.

DESIGN

Case report.

SETTING

Tertiary care center.

PATIENT(S): A 34-year-old woman with rectal carcinoma.

INTERVENTION(S): Laparoscopic ovarian transposition.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Return of normal menstruation after irradiation.

RESULT(S): Lateral ovarian transposition could be done by laparoscopy. However, division of the ovarian ligament was needed. The location of the ovaries after surgery was outside the radiation field.

CONCLUSION(S): Lateral ovarian transposition can be done by laparoscopy. Contrary to a previous report, division of the ovarian ligament is required.