Surgical treatment of adnexal masses in pregnancy: indications, surgical approach and pregnancy outcome.

Objective: To analyze the indications, surgical approach and pregnancy outcome in women undergoing surgical treatment of adnexal masses in pregnancy.

Study Design: In this retrospective study, 51 women were enrolled. Preoperative sonographic appearance, the size of the tumor, patient's age, gestational age at the time of surgery and pregnancy outcome following a laparoscopic and/or laparotomy approach were evaluated.