Conclusions
Based on the outcomes of the present meta-analysis supports the use of SPL as an alternative method to conventional laparoscopy in women with benign ovarian cysts because does not affect the serial change of the serum AMH level. Due to the limited number of the included studies and their primarily retrospective nature the aforementioned outcomes must be interpreted with caution. Further studies with a longer-term follow-up of the ovarian reserve after surgery are needed in the field to clearly evaluate each distinct parameter of the two approaches and to indicate the optimal one for women with fertility problems.