Giant ovarian tumor removed after preoperative drainage, with abdominoplasty. A case report.

Background: Giant ovarian tumors are rarely seen in modern surgical practice. Cardiopulmonary complications associated with the removal of such tumors are serious problems.
Case: An ovarian tumor weighing 55 kg was removed from a 33-year-old woman without cardiorespiratory complications using preoperative drainage and abdominoplasty by excision of the excess skin.
Conclusion: Preoperative drainage before and abdominoplasty after removal of giant ovarian tumors are effective.