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  • Title: Comparison of subsequent pregnancy outcomes after surgery for adnexal masses performed in the first and second trimester of pregnancy.
    Author: Zou G, Xu P, Zhu L, Ding S, Zhang X.
    Journal: Int J Gynaecol Obstet; 2020 Mar; 148(3):305-309. PubMed ID: 31758814.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To determine whether surgery for adnexal masses in the first trimester of pregnancy affects subsequent pregnancy outcomes compared to surgery in the second trimester. METHODS: Data were retrospectively reviewed from women who underwent adnexal mass surgery before 26 weeks of gestation at a university hospital between July 2008 and June 2018. Women who underwent surgery in the first trimester were classified as group 1 (n=78) and those in the second trimester were classified as group 2 (n=48). Information on clinical characteristics and pregnancy outcomes was obtained from medical records and follow-up interviews and compared between two groups. RESULTS: There were no differences in age, parity, mass size, laparoscopy, and operation time between the two groups. A total of 98 cases were confirmed as ovarian torsion, including 72 cases in group 1 and 26 cases in group 2. Accordingly, adnexectomy was performed more often in group 1 (P=0.002). No significant differences concerning the rate of abortion, preterm birth, or cesarean delivery were found. CONCLUSION: Surgery for adnexal masses performed in the first trimester is almost as safe as that in the second trimester. Surgery should be performed for women with a complex adnexal mass in the first trimester to avoid unfavorable complications.
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