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Laparoscopic Oophorectomy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Lithotomy, Trendelenburg, arms tucked
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

An oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both of the ovaries. This procedure is often done in combination with other procedures (eg salpingectomy).

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