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Abstract Laparoscopic ovarian electrocauterization is considered the 2nd line of treatment in the patients with PCOS. Ovarian drilling by minilaparoscopy under local anesthesia is a new option for gynecologists, allowing similar therapeutical results to those achieved by traditionallaparoscopy, but with benefits of less invasive technique that can be carried out in an outpatient service without the need for general anesthesia. Minilaparoscopy required a smaller incision and provided visualization similar to that of traditional laparoscopy, but the field of view is slightly narrower than traditional one. Technical improvements of small optic systems, and improved anesthetic procedures allow minilaparoscopy to be performed under local anesthesia and conscious sedation. This procedure may become a standard approach for the evaluation of infertile patients with PCOS, in whom ovarian drilling can be integrated into the diagnostic work up. In addition, improvements in sedation and local anesthesia protocols, may allow minilaparoscopy to become a routine out patient procedure that allow cosmetic satisfaction and return of patients to normal activity also, no need for postoperative narcotic analgesia. But still its procedure difficulties need more experience. So, we recommended minilaparoscopy for diagnostic purposes and when enough experience to be gained shift to operative laparoscopy using minilaparoscopic techniques may be advised. |