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What body cavity Removal of an ovary?
During an oophorectomy, the surgeon accesses the abdominal cavity either through an open surgical incision or minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy. In laparoscopy, small incisions are made, and a camera and surgical instruments are inserted to remove the ovary. Regardless of the approach, the ovary is removed from within the abdominal cavity.