The gynecological expert team of Hainan Cancer Hospital applied the “transumbilical single-port laparoscopy” technology for a young woman to remove three endometriotic cysts in both ovaries at one time, with the largest being 12 centimeters! The patient recovered rapidly and was discharged 3 days after surgery, with no visible scars at the surgical site.
Multiple Advantages of Single-port Laparoscopic Technology
A year ago, a young Ms. Chen was diagnosed with a pelvic mass during a physical examination. During her routine follow-up examination earlier this year, it was found that the mass had rapidly increased in size, significantly enlarging.
Because this young lady loved beauty, Ms. Chen did not want to leave ugly surgical scars on her abdomen. Recently, referred by experts from another hospital, she came to the Gynecology Department of Hainan Cancer Hospital for treatment.
Dr. Pu Tengda from the Gynecology Department introduced that the“transumbilical single-port laparoscopy” technology has the advantages of minimal trauma, rapid recovery, less pain, and inconspicuous surgical scars. However, Ms. Chen had a cyst of more than 5 centimeters in the left ovary and two cysts in the right ovary, with the larger one being more than 12 centimeters, making the single-port laparoscopic surgery more technically difficult.
Adhering to the principle of putting patients first, Director Cao Aie of the Gynecology Department and the expert team, after careful analysis and evaluation of the patient’s condition, initially predicted it to be a common benign endometriotic cyst in gynecology. Therefore, combining with Ms. Chen’s wishes, they formulated a treatment plan of“transumbilical single-port laparoscopy”.
The surgery made only a small hole in the patient’s navel, successfully removed three cysts intact. Creating a minimally invasive surgical pathway at the navel aims to leave no scars after surgery, which is very suitable for young women who love beauty.
After surgery, the patient recovered extremely quickly and was discharged after 3 days of observation.
Director Cao Aie (Third from Right) and the Team of Medical Staff Visiting the Patient
The Youngest Patient Is 12 Years OldThese Abnormalities Demand Caution
Gynecological tumors are one of the important diseases seriously threatening women’s health.
Relevant data show that gynecological tumors are prevalent among Chinese women, with lower average onset ages. Experts from the Gynecology Department of our hospital introduced that among the various benign and malignant tumor patients they have admitted, the oldest is over 90 years old. The youngest benign gynecological tumor patient is 12 years old, and the youngest malignant gynecological tumor patient is only 15 years old.
Director Cao Aie noted that compared with older women, young women, especially underage women, are more likely to have gynecological tumors ignored. She explained: Adults, especially older women, generally have regular physical examinations, making it easier to detect and treat tumor diseases in a timely manner. Young women, especially underage women, on the one hand, do not have regular physical examinations. On the other hand, they lack life experience, often making it difficult to detect health problems. One of the 15-year-old ovarian malignant tumor patients they admitted was already in a locally advanced stage when confirmed.
Director Cao Aie particularly emphasized that even benign gynecological tumors require regular examinations or timely treatment. If allowed to develop, some benign tumors may affect fertility and trigger other complications,with the possible risk of deteriorating. For example, endometriotic cysts may undergo canceration, which will seriously affect women’s health.
Director Cao Aie reminded that parents should pay close attention to their children’s physiological and physical changes. If abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic or abdominal pain, abdominal distension or swelling, frequent urination or difficulty urinating, weight changes, abnormal vaginal discharge and other symptoms occur, they should promptly go to a tumor hospital for examination.
Expert introduction
Cao Aie
Director of the Department of GynecologyChief Physician
Medical expertise
Adept at surgical treatment of benign and malignantgynecological tumors such as cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine fibroids, ovarian tumors, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, and intrauterine adhesions,Dr. Cao Aie also has rich experience in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for malignantgynecological tumors such as cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, and vulvar cancer. She has completed more than 10,000 minimally invasive surgeries such as laparotomy, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and vaginal surgery.
Clinic Hours
Every Monday and Wednesday
Pu Tengda
Deputy Chief Physician, Master of Medicine
Medical Expertise
With rich experience in treating common gynecological diseases such as uterine fibroids, benign ovarian tumors, and endometrial polyps, Dr. Pu also specializes in surgical and standardized, individualized comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignantgynecological tumors such as cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Clinic Time
Subject to the actual arrangement on the day
Text and images | Liang Shan