Laparoscopic gonadectomy in two patients with gonadal dysgenesis.

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Individuals with androgen insensitivity syndrome have a high risk (20-30%) of developing malignancy in their gonads. Accordingly, bilateral gonadectomy is recommended. In a 17-year-old woman with Swyer syndrome gonads were located as streaks above the pelvic brim. In a 13-year-old with Morris syndrome they were located within the inguinal canals. Bilateral laparoscopic gonadectomy was performed under general...

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