Balci, O.Capar, M.Mahmoud, A. S.Colakoglu, M. C.2020-03-262020-03-2620110144-36151364-6893https://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01443615.2011.593646https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/26784This retrospective study was carried out on 15 patients who underwent laparoscopy for the removal of a mislocated IUD from 2003 to 2009. The mean duration of usage of an IUD was 16.1 months. The IUD was found in the Pouch of Douglas in six patients; in the posterior wall of the uterus in three patients; in the adnexa in three patients; in the omentum in two patients and it was embedded in the rectal serosa in one patient. The types of the IUDs were TCu-380A (n == 13) and Mirena<SU (R)</SU (n == 2). The mean laparoscopic operation time was 25 min. No major complications occurred. A second ancillary port was required in three patients. All patients were discharged within 24 h. Laparoscopic removal of the intra-abdominal IUD must be the first choice of therapy. If possible, a single ancillary port should be preferred for the removal of mislocated IUDs. We advise that surgical removal and surgical risk should be discussed with the patients, even if asymptomatic.</.en10.3109/01443615.2011.593646info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessIntrauterine deviceintra-abdominal IUDlaparoscopysingle ancillary portArticle31765065221973139Q3WOS:000295614400016Q4