Laparoscopic ovarian drilling is a surgical treatment for women suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Electrocautery is used and very small parts of the ovaries are cauterized. This results in ovulation in women who fail to ovulate even after losing weight and medical management.

Ovarian drilling is done under general anesthesia with laparoscopic approach. The surgeon makes a small cut in the belly through which a small amount of carbon dioxide gas is introduced inside the abdomen followed by insertion of the laparoscope. The surgeon looks through the laparoscope at the internal organs. Surgical instruments are then inserted through side ports, which are 5 mm in length. With the help of monopolar current, ovarian drilling is carried out at 4 spots in each ovary.