Pelvic Mass

Examples of some pelvic masses dealt with by key-hole surgery.

A big 13 cm ovarian tumour partially covered by the large bowel. A frozen section (histology done in theatre) excluded cancer and the operation was finished laparoscopically.

This pelvic mass is a tumour arising from the right ovary. The left ovary, showed as well in this photo, is of normal size. Using suitable endoscopic techniques this tumour was removed laparoscopically.

This is an enlarged 7 cm ovary with a benign tumour. It is called a teratoma or dermoid cyst. The red tubular structure around it is the Fallopian tube.

This pelvic mass is an enlarged uterus with multiple fibroids pressing against the bladder and the rectum

This lady had a 25 cm abdominal and pelvic mass that it shows as a big bulge up to the level of the umbilical area.

At laparoscopy a massive benign ovarian tumour arising from the right ovary is confirmed (called mucinous cystadenoma).

The tumour from photo 5 was debulked and its content was aspirated with no spillage. Using an endoscopic bag the tumour will be removed completely by laparoscopy and avoiding a big abdominal incision.

Finally the right ovary is reconstructed with sutures applied laparoscopically. (A special laparoscopic needle holder and laparoscopic graspers were used). The ovary will be wrapped with a special dissolving mesh to prevent it from adhesions. This patient recovered well and was discharged home the day after surgery.

Pelvic Mass

Examples of some pelvic masses dealt with by open surgery.

This is a big ovarian tumour (cancer) that was removed through open surgery.


This massive 80 cm ovarian tumour took 4 hours to be removed completely by open surgery. The patient recovered well and needed no further treatment!