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Save the Ovaries - Surgical Management of Simple Ovarian Cysts in Children and Adolescents
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Summary
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.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
1 Year - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-01-14
Completion Date
2028-12-01
Last Updated
2026-01-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery
Laparoscopic ovarian cyst surgery is any surgery with the goal of removal or drainage of an ovarian cyst. The exact surgical technique will be predefined by randomization.
Locations (2)
University Children's Hospital Basel
Basel, Switzerland
University Children's Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland