Abstract:ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical value of laparoscopic operation in treating pelvic abscess.MethodsClinical data of 40 pelvic abscess patients who received different laparoscopic operations from June,2005 to June, 2008 were analysed retrospectively. ResultsAmong 40 patients, 10 cases were found abscess of fallopian tube and ovary and pelvic cavity adhesion, 18 were pyosalpinx, and 12 were rectouterine excavation abscess. All patients were operated successfully under laparoscope, their body temperature returned to normal after 2~3 days of operation,and blood routine value returned to normal after 4 days of operation.Thirty patients preserved ovaries, 18 patients underwent tubal patent test by liquid instillation showed unobstructed ovries.One year followup of 32 patients showed no recurrent,8 patients were pregnant. ConclusionLaparoscopic operation is one of the ideal therapy for treating pelvic abscess, which is beneficial to the pretecting of reproductive function,especially for unmarried patients.