The purpose of this study is to evaluate which operative technique should be used for managing simple ovarian cysts in girls and adolescents. The two techniques that are being compared are laparoscopic cyst enucleation and laparoscopic cyst deroofing. The investigators will assess the effect of both techniques on the ovarian reserve and the risk of cyst recurrence.
Symptomatic simple cysts ≥ 4 cm with indication for surgical intervention
Asymptomatic cysts ≥ 4 cm, with surgical indication due to persistence or increase in size
Asymptomatic cysts ≥ 4 cm with other pathology as surgical indication, if known preoperatively
Age 12 months - 18 years
Neonatal ovarian cysts (age <12 months)
Age >18 years
Complex cysts (with solid components, e.g., Teratoma, risk or suspicion of malignancy)
Paratubar/paraovarian cysts
University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Lead sponsor
University Children's Hospital Basel
Collaborator