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37 weeks preg. 12cm simple cyst on lft ovary. normal pregnancy. md pushing for removal of ovary & c-section. can ovary be saved? is vaginal del safe?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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Options: You could discuss the option of a vaginal delivery and then waiting a few weeks for the uterus to shrink. Then do a laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. That is a reasonable option for discussion.

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Answered 3/21/2013

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A member asked:

37 weeks preg. 12cm simple cyst on lft ovary. normal pregnancy. md pushing for removal of ovary & c-section. can ovary be saved? is vaginal del safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Zacharias agreed

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