08/12/2025
Two lives, one minimally invasive solution 🤍
At 14 weeks pregnant, this mom safely underwent laparoscopy to remove a 6-cm symptomatic dermoid cyst—with tiny incisions, faster recovery, and careful protection of both mother and baby.
Minimally Invasive and Advanced Gynecologic Surgery (MIAGS) Team:
OB/Surgeon: Dr Jane Ellise Javier, MD
Assist: Dr Isabela Alexa Martinez
Anesthesiologist: Dr Marilet Caluag
Ortigas Hospital and Healthcare Center
✨ Why laparoscopy?
✔️ Less pain, smaller scars
✔️ Faster return to daily life
✔️ Lower risk of complications
✔️ Proven safe in pregnancy when done by trained hands
📚 Evidence-based medical journals consistently show that laparoscopy during pregnancy—especially in the 2nd trimester—is a safe and effective option for managing ovarian cysts when surgery is needed.
Being pregnant doesn’t mean settling for bigger cuts or longer healing.
Gentle surgery. Better outcomes.
💬 Have an ovarian cyst and thinking about your options?
Send us a message and let’s talk about whether laparoscopy is right for you. 😊