A team of surgeons of SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre performed a laparoscopic oophorectomy (removal of ovary) on an eight-day-old girl baby, who was diagnosed with ovarian torsion.
According to a press release, the baby, born at term, was referred to the hospital as prenatal scans had detected an intra-abdominal cyst. Further imaging revealed signs of ovarian torsion, a rare but urgent condition in newborns. The surgical team led by paediatric surgeons N. Prathiba and Saravana Balaji opted for a laparoscopic approach despite technical challenges associated with neonatal cases. Anaesthesia care was provided by Varun C.
During the procedure, the team identified a twisted ovarian cyst with gangrenous changes on the left side. The ovary, which had undergone torsion, was non-viable and was removed using a minimally invasive technique. The baby recovered well, began taking feeds early and was discharged in a stable condition in two days.
The surgeons said that the case demonstrates the advantages of minimally invasive surgery in the youngest of patients, the release said.
Published – July 06, 2025 12:38 am IST
