Beyond transvaginal retrieval: laparoscopic oocyte aspiration in three challenging cases

Sreelakshmy R. Nair; Subhadra Subramanian; Cyriac Pappachan; Skariah Pappachan

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20260917

Authors

Sreelakshmy R. Nair Department of Reproductive Medicine, Lifeline Multispeciality Hospital, Adoor, Kerala, India
Subhadra Subramanian Department of Reproductive Medicine, Lifeline Multispeciality Hospital, Adoor, Kerala, India
Cyriac Pappachan Department of Reproductive Medicine, Lifeline Multispeciality Hospital, Adoor, Kerala, India
Skariah Pappachan Department of Reproductive Medicine, Lifeline Multispeciality Hospital, Adoor, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20260917

Keywords:

Oocyte aspiration, In vitro fertilization, Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, Frozen pelvis

Abstract

Laparoscopic oocyte retrieval is a surgical method for retrieving oocytes, primarily used when standard transvaginal approaches are not feasible due to anatomical or pathological barriers. This technique is especially relevant for fertility preservation in patients with pelvic tumors, inaccessible ovaries, or when concurrent pelvic surgery is indicated. We report 3 cases in which transvaginal approach was difficult and hence laparoscopy was used.

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