At the Department of Gynaecology of the University of Graz laparoscopic aspirations of ovarian cysts are carried out more and more often since 1975 in order to save young women an unnecessary laparotomy. From January 1, 1975 to December 31, 1980 116 ovarian cysts were aspirated and the contents examined cytologically. Thin ovarian cysts were the main indication for aspiration since they were most likely functional cysts. Paraovarian cysts are not suitable for treatment by aspiration because of the high recurrence rate. The results are described and discussed. The recurrence rate of ovarian cysts was 11.1%.

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