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Computed tomography scan image of the large cystic ovarian mass.
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A computed tomography scan showed a very large simple cystic right adnexal mass filling the entire abdomen, measuring 27cm by 18cm by 22cm (Figure 1).
Laparoscopic view of the mass looking toward the upper abdomen.
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The surface of the mass was smooth and regular and without excrescences (Figure 2).
Laparoscopic view of the trocar puncture of the mass.
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The access needle was removed from the sleeve, and the 5-mm dilating cannula was placed through the sleeve (Figure 3).
Laparoscopic view of the decompressed cyst with the trocar in place being used for intraoperative traction.
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The cannula was left in place throughout the salpingo-oophorectomy procedure to prevent any spillage of residual cyst fluid and was also utilized to manipulate the mass (Figure 4).