The role of diagnostic laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery in polycystic ovary syndrome

A retrospective analysis of 130 outpatient medical records and case histories of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was conducted. Patients underwent diagnostic laparoscopy followed by resection, diathermic cauterization, decortication, or decapsulation of the ovaries. In this study we demonstrated the value of laparoscopic methods in making the final diagnosis and identifying concomitant causes of infertility, as well as their effectiveness in restoring the reproductive function of women.