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Rate of Oophorectomy for Benign Indications in a Children's Hospital: Influence of a Gynecologist.

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the rates of oophorectomy performed by pediatric surgeons for benign indications before and after the addition of a gynecologist to the surgical staff of a children's hospital. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, INTERVENTIONS, AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: We used a retrospective chart review of patients ages 5-21 years who underwent surgical management by pediatric surgeons for benign adnexal indications at a tertiary care children's hospital. Patient characteristics and clinical outcomes were recorded. Rates of oophorectomy for patients managed before the addition of a gynecologist (1998-2004) were compared with those managed after a gynecologist joined the surgical staff (2005-2013). Logistic regression analysis was conducted to compare the likelihood of oophorectomy before and after the addition of a gynecologist to the surgical staff.

RESULTS: One hundred sixty-five cases were included in the final analysis. Pediatric surgeons were 8 times more likely to perform an oophorectomy for benign indications before the addition of a gynecologist to the surgical staff (odds ratio, 8.3; 95% confidence interval, 3.76-18.16). Oophorectomy was performed in 45% (25/56) of cases from 1998 to 2004 compared with 11% (12/109) of cases from 2005 to 2013. Younger age (P = .009), ischemic-appearing adnexa (P < .0001), presence of torsion (P = .017), and mature teratoma (P = .041) were associated with higher likelihood of oophorectomy.

CONCLUSION: There was a higher rate of ovarian preservation for benign indications performed by pediatric surgeons after the addition of a gynecologist to the surgical staff. Younger patients, those with a mature teratoma, and ovarian torsion continue to be at higher risk for oophorectomy.

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