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Laparoscopic management of these cases remains underreported. This case series presents three rare pelvic gossypibomas successfully managed via minimally invasive surgery.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Case Presentations:<\/jats:title>\n \n \n \n \n Case 1<\/jats:italic>\n : A 61-year-old woman, 2 years post-total abdominal hysterectomy, presented with chronic pelvic pain and urinary tract infection. Imaging revealed a pelvic abscess containing a retained gauze. Laparoscopy identified dense adhesions and an iatrogenic bladder injury, which was immediately repaired. The gauze was removed, and recovery was uneventful.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n \n Case 2<\/jats:italic>\n : A 42-year-old woman, 18\u00a0months after cesarean section, presented with abdominal pain and altered menstrual cycles. Imaging showed a gauzoma-related abscess adherent to the anterior abdominal wall and right adnexa. Laparoscopic excision of the gauze and concurrent appendectomy were performed, preserving the ovary and fallopian tube. Recovery was uneventful.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n \n Case 3<\/jats:italic>\n : A 36-year-old male, 24\u00a0years post-right orchiectomy, presented with right iliac fossa pain, low-grade fever, and worsening renal function due to ureteral compression by a small pelvic gauzoma. Following double-J ureteral stenting, laparoscopy successfully removed the gauze without injury to surrounding structures, and renal function improved postoperatively.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n <\/jats:list>\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n Pelvic gossypibomas may remain undiagnosed for years, presenting with non-specific gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or systemic symptoms. Imaging, including ultrasound and CT, is essential for diagnosis. Laparoscopy offers a safe, effective approach for adhesiolysis, foreign body removal, and management of associated complications, including abscesses and organ compression.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Laparoscopic management of postoperative pelvic gossypibomas is feasible, safe, and effective, even in complex cases with adhesions, abscess formation, and proximity to vital structures. 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