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Pelvic ultrasonography revealed a 5.9 cm \u00d7 5.4 cm heterogeneous mass that was suspected as a teratoma in the right adnexa. Initially, laparoendoscopic single-site ovarian cystectomy (OC) was arranged. However, the ovarian tumor was impeded by the enlarged uterus. The OC procedure was changed to vNOTES OC. The vNOTES OC was performed smoothly and the pathology confirmed the mass to be a teratoma. After the operation, she recovered well and was discharged 2 days after the operation without any complication. In conclusion, the application of vNOTES in the second-trimester pregnancy might be considered safe and effective. 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