[The place of ovarian drilling in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)]

Abstract

The surgical approach has been a long-lasting option for ovulation restoration in patients presenting with polycystic ovarian syndrome. It consists of ovarian drilling with monopolar, bipolar energy or laser through laparoscopic or vaginal hydrolaparoscopic route. It is intended to be used as a second line therapy as an alternative to gonadotropins in patients with resistance or failure after clomiphene citrate. The results in terms of ovulation restoration and live births make it an attractive alternative with less complications such as multiple pregnancies and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.