Laparoscopic oophoropexy for the treatment of recurrent torsion of the adnexa in pregnancy: Case report and review

Objective

To introduce a new surgical approach, oophoropexy to prevent recurrent adnexal torsion.

Design

Case report and review of the literature.

Setting

The obstetrics and gynecology department of a university hospital.

Patient(s)

A 29-year-old pregnant patient who had three events of torsion of the adnexa after stimulation.

Intervention(s)

Laparoscopic oophoropexy.

Main outcome measure(s)

Incidence of torsion.

Result(s)

No more torsion events were registered during the ongoing pregnancy.

Conclusion(s)

Laparoscopic oophoropexy is recommended in emergency situations to increase adnexal salvage and to prevent a recurrence.

Key words:  Adnexal torsion , pregnancy , laparoscopy , oophoropexy