Laparoscopic Gonadectomy in Patients with Mosaic Turner Syndrome and Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: A Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Surgical Aspects

Women with mosaic Turner syndrome (TS) bearing the presence of Y chromosome material or with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) is at risk of gonadal malignancy. Two patients with characteristic features of these uncommon disorders are reported, and the surgical techniques of laparoscopic gonadectomy are reviewed and discussed. The aim of the present study is to report 2 clinical cases and review the surgical aspects of laparoscopic gonadectomy. Both patients had gonadectomy performed by laparoscopy. Laparoscopic gonadectomy can be performed in individuals with TS and CAIS. Different surgical strategies have to be considered for gonads in different locations. Gonadectomy by laparoscopy should be considered for these young patients with clinical, psychological, and cosmetic benefits.