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tance in these patients, because it is well known that ad-
hesions can be responsible for infertility [12]. In addition ,
she was spared the unnecessary adjuvant chemotherapy
considering negative staging after the second su rgery.
Written informed consent was obtained from her par-
ents for publication of this case report and acco mpanying
images.
4. CONCLUSION
This is the youngest patient reported in the literature
with a comprehensive laparoscopic surgical stage for
ovarian neoplasm. A full laparoscopic stage for ovarian
cancer in 10 year old girl is safe and might be considered
as an alternative to the stander of care.
5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank professor Khalid Sait, my team, the anesthesia
department and t h e o p e rating room staff for the their help and assistant.
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