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World J Methodol. Dec 26, 2017; 7(4): 148-150
Published online Dec 26, 2017. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v7.i4.148
Laparoscopic-extracorporeal surgery performed with a fixation device for adnexal masses complicating pregnancy: Report of two cases
Hanako Kasahara, Iwaho Kikuchi, Aya Otsuka, Yoko Tsuzuki, Michio Nojima, Koyo Yoshida
Hanako Kasahara, Iwaho Kikuchi, Aya Otsuka, Yoko Tsuzuki, Michio Nojima, Koyo Yoshida, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Chiba 279-0021, Japan
Author contributions: Kasahara H and Kikuchi I contributed equally to this work; Kasahara H, Kikuchi I, Otsuka A and Tsuzuki Y performed the research; Kikuchi I designed the research; Nojima M and Yoshida K conducted the research; Kasahara H wrote the paper.
Informed consent statement: Because the patients have moved, we could not contact them. Before the operation, we have got comprehensive agreement, so the IRB approved.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None.
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Correspondence to: Iwaho Kikuchi, MD, PhD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Tomioka 2-1-1, Urayasu City, Chiba 279-0021, Japan. kikuchi@juntendo.ac.jp
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Received: January 16, 2017
Peer-review started: January 18, 2017
First decision: March 27, 2017
Revised: November 18, 2017
Accepted: December 1, 2017
Article in press: December 1, 2017
Published online: December 26, 2017
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Core Tip

Core tip: The new device, “Ova-Lead” has a 20-mm-diameter tip that is made of silicone and shaped like a suction cup. It fixes to the organ through the application of negative pressure, by using this device the surgeon manipulates the organ. We reported two cases of adnexal mass discovered during pregnant that this device seemed useful.